Magna Tubes
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Point breakIntermediate
A more forgiving section of the Jeffreys Bay point accessible right-hand waves for intermediate surfers who want a taste of J-Bay magic without the intensity of Supertubes.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalESE (120°)
WindowENE–S (60°–180°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
W
Offshore
Tide
Mid
LowMidHigh
Season
April–September
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Rock and sand
Shape
Rolling, walling right, gentler than the main sections
Length
75–150m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: More forgiving wave face and less critical take-off than Supertubes, but still over a rocky point.
Hazards
- •Rocky bottom
- •Current along the point
- •White sharks in the broader area
Local Tips
- •An excellent option for surfers visiting J-Bay who aren't yet ready for Supertubes, you surf the same swell in the same iconic setting.
- •The walk up the beach from Albatross to Magna Tubes passes the entire length of this legendary wave.
Location
-34.0378, 24.9332