Magna Tubes
J Bay South Africa, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.2m
- Period
- 11.2s
- Wind
- 26 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 48m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Magna Tubes is a reef break over coral in J Bay South Africa, South Africa. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- S, SW, W
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m
Magna Tubes surf FAQ
Is Magna Tubes good for beginners?+
Magna Tubes is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Magna Tubes?+
Different days call for different boards. Magna Tubes handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Magna Tubes?+
Magna Tubes tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Magna Tubes?+
Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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