Tubes surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 SAST
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Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tubes sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

Tubes surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 6,449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 4th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 4th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
0
0
1
2
7
2
2
3
4
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
12
1.7
WSW
11
2.4
SSW
9
2.5
SSE
9
4
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
10
4.5
SSE
11
5
SE
12
4
SSE
12
3
SE
12
3.5
SSE
12
2
SE
12
1.7
SE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
872
669
858
981
3088
2750
4217
6449
4708
2513
2979
1112
741
583
486
514
553
449
1116
1144
784
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
S
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
35
SSE
25
SSW
25
W
35
W
25
W
15
WNW
5
NW
5
SSE
10
WNW
5
N
10
ESE
10
N
15
NNW
5
NW
25
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:55PM1.42m
5:01AM1.44m
5:30PM1.39m
5:34AM1.39m
6:07PM1.35m
6:09AM1.33m
6:48PM1.32m
6:50AM1.27m
7:35PM1.30m
7:40AM1.20m
8:31PM1.29m
8:46AM1.14m
9:38PM1.30m
Low Tide
10:43AM0.22m
10:54PM0.34m
11:16AM0.25m
11:29PM0.39m
11:50AM0.29m
00:08AM0.44m
12:27PM0.33m
00:51AM0.50m
1:09PM0.38m
1:45AM0.54m
1:59PM0.43m
2:51AM0.55m
2:59PM0.47m
4:06AM0.53m
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light rain
heavy rain
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
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5:17
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5
5
18
17
8
7
9
1
Temp °C
19
19
17
17
15
16
16
16
15
15
16
13
15
17
16
15
18
16
17
19
18
17
16
13
12
8
11
9
11
12
8
9
8
12
15
14
13
16
14
14
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.8
SSW
8
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
4.5
SSE
12
4
SSE
12
3
SE
12
3.5
SSE
12
2
SSW
10
1.8
S
10
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
872
669
450
867
936
471
314
5459
4708
2513
2979
717
614
583
486
514
553
449
1116
1144
784
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
7
0.6
E
8
1.3
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
1.3
SW
12
1
SW
12
1
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
2
SE
12
1.7
SE
11
1.5
S
9
1.1
SW
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
Energy kJ
15
42
404
88
12
471
273
246
242
176
1112
741
367
386
387
387
373
249
221
171
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.7
SW
10
0.2
W
11
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
17
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.8
SW
14
0.6
E
6
0.3
S
6
Energy kJ
12
35
100
9
14
75
262
313
342
167
76
51
289
22
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
4
1.1
WSW
5
2.4
SSW
9
2.5
SSE
9
4
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
10
4.5
SSE
11
5
SE
12
1.5
SSW
9
2
SW
8
1.2
W
6
2.2
SSW
10
0.7
ENE
4
1.1
WSW
5
Energy kJ
29
55
858
981
3088
2750
4217
6449
362
453
89
885
14
56
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
1
4
4
7
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
198
738
352
451
0
144
144
0
0
0
0
0
0
23
1
1
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
7
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
1
4
4
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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