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Tubes surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tubes this week:
The surf forecast for Tubes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 12 days.
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 566 | 468 | 416 | 234 | 1638 | 4922 | 6124 | 4164 | 2985 | 4435 | 4697 | 3250 | 2207 | 1337 | 1837 | 2350 | 2609 | 2310 | 1565 | 1147 | 1289 | 1753 | 1527 | 1532 | 5218 | 5035 | 2963 | 7838 | 4486 | 3072 | 1770 | 1643 | 688 | 574 | 440 | 331 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | off | off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | off | glass | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:08AM 1.37 | 1:32PM 1.25 | 1:42AM 1.45 | 2:05PM 1.33 | 2:13AM 1.52 | 2:37PM 1.40 | 2:44AM 1.57 | 3:09PM 1.45 | 3:16AM 1.60 | 3:41PM 1.48 | 3:49AM 1.60 | 4:14PM 1.49 | 4:23AM 1.58 | 4:50PM 1.47 | 5:00AM 1.54 | 5:30PM 1.43 | 5:41AM 1.47 | 6:16PM 1.39 | 6:27AM 1.38 | 7:10PM 1.34 | 7:24AM 1.27 | 8:18PM 1.31 | 8:38AM 1.19 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:30AM 0.40 | 7:24PM 0.41 | 8:01AM 0.31 | 7:59PM 0.34 | 8:31AM 0.23 | 8:32PM 0.29 | 9:01AM 0.17 | 9:04PM 0.25 | 9:32AM 0.14 | 9:38PM 0.23 | 10:05AM 0.13 | 10:12PM 0.23 | 10:40AM 0.15 | 10:50PM 0.27 | 11:17AM 0.19 | 11:31PM 0.32 | 11:59AM 0.25 | 12:19AM 0.39 | 12:48PM 0.32 | 1:20AM 0.47 | 1:46PM 0.38 | 2:36AM 0.52 | 2:56PM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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