
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 9,890 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Tubes over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a serious run of groundswell heading our way, starting with a bang on Tuesday the 21st of July. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°, so you might want a spring suit.
Tuesday morning, the 21st, is where it all kicks off. Tubes is the spot, and it’s a consistent reef and point break that handles the SSW swell perfectly. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell from the SW, with a long 15-second period, and the wind is glassy. The wave energy is pumping at (1748). This is a proper standout – clean, powerful, and lined up. The only thing to watch is the size; at 6ft, it’s getting into the juicy zone but still manageable for confident intermediates.
The swell builds through the afternoon to 8ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it gets a bit messy. Wednesday the 22nd holds strong with 7ft from the SW and a clean cross-offshore breeze. Thursday the 23rd is another cracker for the morning: 7ft, SW, with a gentle offshore wind. Tubes is gonna be a work of art.
Now, Friday the 24th – the swell really jacks up, hitting 13ft on the morning from the SSW with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (8307). This is proper big-wave territory, over 8ft, so only for experts. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect, but the raw power is there. The period is so long it might make the wave a bit too straight for a beach break, but on a reef and point like Tubes, it should still hold shape.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th drop back a bit but stay solid. Saturday morning has 8ft from the SW with a glassy onshore wind, but it’s clean. Sunday afternoon on the 26th sees a clean cross-off breeze and 7ft – good for a session.
There’s a bit of a lull early in the second week. Monday the 27th offers a moderate offshore and 6ft, but the quality drops. Tuesday the 28th is rough with a cross-onshore and 8ft, and Wednesday the 29th is big again at 12ft but with a cross-on wind. The week of the 30th July to the 2nd of August is a mixed bag.
The real highlight in the second week is Friday the 31st of July morning. The swell drops to 5ft, but it’s from the SW with a very long 17-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore. The energy is still chunky (2073). This is a sleeper pick – smaller, but clean and packed with that long-period grunt. It’s excellent for experienced surfers who want quality over size.
Then on Saturday the 1st of August, the morning is a glassy dream with 8ft from the SW. The water’s still a bit chilly, but the wind is dead calm. This is a top contender for the best session of the run – solid size, clean, and the sets will be rolling in.
After that, the swell fades. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd see smaller surf, and by Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th, it’s struggling with weak energy and poor conditions. That’s about a 3-day gap with no real quality on offer.
Overall, the first week is where the magic is. Tuesday the 21st morning and Saturday the 1st of August morning are your true standouts. Get in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1396 | 2689 | 2207 | 1474 | 1200 | 850 | 1102 | 2983 | 2821 | 8258 | 5940 | 3768 | 2300 | 2528 | 1921 | 1276 | 1249 | 1088 | 960 | 997 | 1324 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:27PM1.23m | 2:32AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
1396 | 2689 | 2207 | 1474 | 1200 | 850 | 1102 | 91 | 2667 | 8258 | 5940 | 3768 | 2300 | 2528 | 1921 | 1276 | 1249 | 1088 | 960 | 997 | 1324 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | ESE 12 | ENE 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 15 | S 5 |
352 | 281 | 226 | 226 | 197 | 700 | 123 | 15 | 2821 | 49 | 47 | 57 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 55 | 63 | 96 | 428 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 9 | ESE 14 | SSW 15 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | S 23 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 10 | — | SE 10 | — | S 11 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 18 |
8 | — | 7 | 105 | 167 | 158 | 37 | 10 | 90 | — | — | — | 29 | 10 | — | 4 | — | 9 | 288 | 51 | 174 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 69 | — | — | 2983 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 198 | 30 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 257 | 0 | 1 | 198 | 1 | 23 | 180 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 352 | 183 |
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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.










