Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Issued: 7 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
18.0° C

2.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Tubes surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 13th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 13th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 13th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
11
4
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4260
4465
4196
3384
2397
1579
1144
646
1162
366
311
327
551
679
772
1382
1886
1640
1647
528
683
Wind (km/h)
30
W
10
SSE
20
ENE
10
NE
5
N
0
SSE
15
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
5
NNW
20
ENE
25
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
NW
15
W
20
W
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:48AM1.60m
2:23PM1.45m
2:39AM1.67m
3:12PM1.53m
3:28AM1.69m
3:59PM1.59m
4:15AM1.68m
4:46PM1.62m
5:02AM1.63m
5:33PM1.61m
5:47AM1.54m
6:21PM1.57m
6:34AM1.43m
7:11PM1.51m
Low Tide
8:13AM0.15m
8:22PM0.22m
9:02AM0.08m
9:14PM0.15m
9:48AM0.04m
10:04PM0.13m
10:33AM0.04m
10:53PM0.14m
11:17AM0.07m
11:43PM0.20m
12:01PM0.13m
00:33AM0.28m
12:46PM0.21m
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light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
1
2
1
1
14
6
3
Temp °C
15
15
15
13
13
16
15
15
16
15
16
18
15
17
19
19
19
20
18
18
18
Feels °C
9
13
11
9
12
15
13
10
10
14
13
15
13
15
17
20
16
16
18
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
4
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSE
8
1.6
SE
8
0.9
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
15
4465
4196
3384
2397
1579
1144
646
1162
223
311
182
551
679
772
1382
1886
1640
1647
528
683
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
10
0.6
ESE
5
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.2
S
9
1.2
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.9
SW
13
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
21
25
37
33
23
41
53
35
366
300
192
6
184
74
300
142
83
28
253
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
11
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
ENE
7
Energy kJ
21
45
31
27
14
49
41
6
2
1
42
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
11
0.9
ENE
5
1
W
4
1.7
SW
8
0.3
E
9
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.9
E
8
0.6
W
3
1.6
S
6
0.8
ESE
7
1.3
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
Energy kJ
4260
38
36
328
13
327
336
212
147
410
7
184
51
118
104
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
1
3
3
Distance (km)
143
0
198
142
1
0
1
0
0
1
52
140
30
140
30
0
0
0
64
140
198
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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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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