Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
14.5°C
4.3° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,405 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Tubes, a reef and point setup that’s consistent and works best with a solid SSW direction. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a good 8° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s way out of the ordinary, so you’ll want a thick suit.

First up, Thursday the 27th. There’s some swell around but it’s messy with iffy tide conditions. The morning has 7ft of SSW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is light and onshore. Not worth paddling out. The afternoon drops a little to 6ft, still cross-shore, and the energy is moderate. Still not great.

Friday the 28th is a better shout. The morning brings 4ft of S swell, 11-second period, with light offshore wind – clean and inviting. The energy is moderate. Afternoon ticks up slightly to 4ft, with cross-offshore breeze and still clean. Not big, but fun.

Saturday the 29th starts cloudy with 3ft of S swell, but the wind is gusty cross-offshore. Not great. The afternoon sees 3ft of SW swell with a longer 13-second period, and offshore wind keeps it clean. It’s small but the shape should be there.

Sunday the 30th has a morning pulse: 6ft of SW swell, short 9-second period, but fresh offshore wind making it clean. The combined energy is moderate. Afternoon backs off to 4ft but the period stretches to 13 seconds, and it’s still offshore – clean and rolling.

Monday the 31st is building. Morning has 7ft of SW swell, 12-second period, cross-offshore wind. Energy is moderate. The afternoon is the standout: 7ft, WSW direction, offshore wind, and the comment says “very good surf conditions.” Clean, solid, and starting to get some power.

Tuesday the 1st of September keeps it going. Morning: 7ft, 11 seconds, offshore wind. Afternoon: 8ft, 12 seconds, still offshore. Both are clean, with moderate energy. This is a solid run of surf.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd is where it gets serious. The morning pumps 13ft of SW swell with a 14-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell. The energy is strong. Wind is light cross-offshore, conditions are clean. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s big, powerful, and the reef will be working hard. The afternoon stays at 12ft, still clean.

Thursday the 3rd is nasty. 16ft of S swell, 10-second period, with strong offshore wind at 25 mph. The energy is very strong, but the rain and wind make it a battle. The comment says “hard to paddle into.” This is more for the hardcore or maybe kite surfers.

Friday the 4th is still big but dropping. 12ft in the morning, 10ft in the afternoon, both SSW, cross-offshore wind, but the rain continues. It’s clean but heavy.

Saturday the 5th is a bit more manageable. Morning: 8ft, afternoon: 7ft, both SSW, cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon is rated “very good surf conditions” – clean and solid.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off. Wind swings onshore, swell drops to 6ft from the ESE, and conditions are poor. Nothing to chase.

Monday the 7th has a glimmer. The afternoon goes glassy with 5ft of ESE swell, 11-second period, and light wind. The energy is moderate and the comment says “very good surf conditions.” If you’re flexible, this could be a sneaky session.

From Tuesday the 8th through Thursday the 10th, the surf fades to small, 2ft to 3ft, with offshore wind but very little energy. These are just ankle-biters.

Friday the 11th is a late surprise. The morning has 10ft of SW swell, 10-second period, cross-offshore wind, strong energy. The afternoon jumps to 13ft with a 13-second period, very strong energy, and light wind. This is another one for the experienced crew – big, clean, and powerful.

The standout here is Wednesday the 2nd of September – that 13ft SSW groundswell with 14-second period, light wind, and the reef handling it perfectly. It’s for experts, but it’s the best of the run. The Tuesday afternoon on the 1st is also a gem for the intermediate crowd – 8ft, offshore, clean, and consistent.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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2.2
SSW
12
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12
1.6
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12
1.1
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11
1.2
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11
1.2
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12
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11
0.9
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13
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12
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13
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11
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11
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13
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SW
14
3.5
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14
3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1430
1100
722
305
344
384
260
230
251
580
494
1240
1235
1082
794
1107
1463
3165
7125
5072
3419
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
ESE
5
SW
15
WSW
5
SE
0
S
20
W
25
SW
15
WNW
30
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20
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20
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20
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NNW
10
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10
NW
10
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15
SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:36PM1.63m
3:42AM1.60m
4:02PM1.72m
4:10AM1.64m
4:29PM1.77m
4:39AM1.64m
4:57PM1.78m
5:08AM1.61m
5:26PM1.74m
5:40AM1.54m
5:58PM1.65m
6:14AM1.43m
6:35PM1.52m
Low Tide
9:23AM0.11m
9:41PM0.15m
9:49AM0.04m
10:09PM0.09m
10:15AM0.00m
10:38PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.06m
11:11AM0.04m
11:38PM0.10m
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
12:15PM0.23m
00:51AM0.32m
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Feels °C
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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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