
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,052 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 (Aug 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a slow start ahead, but the waiting game is going to pay off in a big way. The first few days are a write-off, but don’t let that get you down. The real action is on the horizon.
The first surf worth mentioning kicks off on Sunday, 2nd August. The swell is still building, but the winds finally play ball. The afternoon at Tubes is going to be clean, with a light cross-off breeze and a 4ft swell from the SW. The energy is moderate (501), and the crowds are possible. It’s not huge, but it’s the first clean window we’ve seen.
Monday, 3rd August is a real treat. The morning session at Tubes is glassy, absolute perfection on the surface. There’s a 5ft SW swell, moderate energy (783), and the wind is dead calm. It’s a light crowd day, so you might get a few to yourself. That’s a good one.
Now, the standout. Tuesday, 4th August through the morning is the best on offer in the first week. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW with a strong, moderate energy (1213), and the wind is offshore and clean. The sets will have proper shape, and the water is a bit cooler than normal for the year at 65°F at Tubes, but that’s nothing to worry about. The afternoon gets glassy again. This is the one.
The second week turns into a serious swell window. Wednesday, 6th August morning brings a 8ft SW swell, but the wind is a strong offshore 25 mph. That’s going to be clean but hard work to paddle into – only for the experienced crew. The energy is strong (2063).
Friday, 7th August morning is a true highlight for experts. The swell is a solid 12ft from the SW with a 13-second period, the energy is very strong (3732), and the wind is a light offshore. The water is still a bit chilly, but this is a serious, powerful groundswell. The long period means better-shaped waves, but at a point like Tubes, it’s going to be a freight train with long lulls. This is not for the faint of heart.
The absolute best of the entire 16-day window, however, is Wednesday, 12th August. The morning session at Tubes is firing with a massive 12ft swell from the SW, a very long 16-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is enormous (6445), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a true standout, a once-in-a-while sort of day. The afternoon holds similar quality. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but if this holds, it’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Before that, there are a few other notable days. The afternoon of Wednesday, 5th August is clean with a 5ft SW swell and moderate energy (1503). And Sunday, 9th August morning has a solid 8ft SW swell but with a fresh cross-off wind, making it a bit lumpy but still clean.
The early part of the window – from the 28th of July right through the 1st of August – is a total loss. The wind is onshore or cross-on, and the swell is either too small or too messy. That’s a solid five-day blank. But after that, it’s game on.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4326 | 2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 669 | 451 | 248 | 167 | 123 | 304 | 386 | 488 | 361 | 633 | 519 | 1595 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | |||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 14 |
4326 | 2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 669 | 451 | 248 | 167 | 123 | 1279 | 700 | 632 | 524 | 484 | 363 | 1595 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 7 | — | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 10 |
— | — | 147 | — | 627 | 291 | 374 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 40 | 76 | 304 | 386 | 488 | 361 | 633 | 457 | 307 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | S 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 9 | 13 | 13 | 321 | 150 | 519 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SE 7 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | — |
15 | 296 | 126 | 540 | 426 | 377 | — | 430 | 529 | 660 | 854 | 849 | 841 | 1138 | — | — | — | 10 | 13 | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 198 | 180 | 198 | 198 | 30 | 52 | 198 | 140 | 142 | 198 | 142 | 30 | 140 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
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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.










