Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
17.9° C
1.2° 

Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tubes surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,821 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tubes this week:

The surf forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey crew, Rusty here. Tubes is looking like the spot to be over the next couple weeks. Water temp is about 64°F – a bit colder than average for this time, so don’t forget the booties if you’re sensitive.

Kickoff Sunday July 19 morning gives us 1.6m southwest swell at 9 seconds, light offshore wind, and moderate energy (873). It’s a decent start, but the real gem comes Tuesday July 21 morning: 1.8m southwest groundswell with a 15-second period, absolutely glassy. Combined energy hits 1669 – moderate but clean. That’s the kind of session where you’ll be grinning ear to ear.

Then Friday July 24 afternoon is a beast: 3.5m south-southwest swell, 15-second period, light offshore wind, and energy at 4725. Strong, powerful, and clean – expert only. If you’re up for it, it’s the best of the whole run.

Saturday July 25 keeps the good stuff going with 3.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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2
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3
3
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3
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
5
4
4
3
4
4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
9
1.7
SW
9
3.5
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
10
1.8
SW
10
1.5
SW
10
1.8
SW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
2.3
SW
9
3
SW
11
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
440
1860
868
650
433
1396
2412
2135
1474
1500
860
772
2061
8675
7616
4695
3582
3989
3169
1892
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
30
SW
30
W
10
W
15
SSW
5
NW
0
NE
10
ESE
10
N
5
WNW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
5
NNE
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
NW
5
SW
10
S
5
N
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
7:17PM1.51m
7:26AM1.26m
7:58PM1.38m
8:10AM1.14m
8:45PM1.26m
9:10AM1.04m
9:52PM1.15m
10:51AM0.98m
11:31PM1.11m
12:39PM1.02m
00:56AM1.15m
1:44PM1.12m
1:52AM1.24m
Low Tide
12:52PM0.23m
1:32AM0.39m
1:29PM0.36m
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
3:10AM0.59m
3:05PM0.61m
4:31AM0.65m
4:37PM0.69m
6:18AM0.63m
6:31PM0.67m
7:31AM0.55m
7:41PM0.59m
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7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:18
7:18
7:18
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5:30
5:31
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Temp °C
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19
16
16
19
14
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16
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14
Feels °C
15
18
10
13
16
13
14
14
14
17
15
10
12
11
13
16
19
16
15
16
15
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Information about the Tubes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tubes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tubes surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tubes) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tubes may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Tubes is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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