Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.1° 

Strand (Pipe) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Strand (Pipe) surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,831 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strand (Pipe) this week:

The surf forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in feet and miles. The next 16 days at Strand (Pipe) are mostly a struggle, with one killer window. It's a beach and reef setup, and the water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

The first few days are no good. From Tuesday the 1st to Friday the 4th, you've got swell from 6ft to 8ft from the SSW and SSE, but the wind is all over the place – cross-onshore and cross-offshore – making it a chop fest. The combined energy is moderate to strong (between 921 and 1722), but it's just ugly. Thursday the 3rd has rain and 22 mph winds – skip it. By Friday the 4th, the wind is blowing 28 mph, and the surf is poor.

Saturday the 5th brings a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE, cleaning it up a bit. Swell drops to 5ft to 7ft from the SE, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it's weak and gutless. Energy is low (331 to 516). It's surfable, but barely.

But here's the real deal. Sunday the 6th is the standout. The morning serves up a 5ft SSW groundswell with a massive 19-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The afternoon is even better – glassy, offshore winds dropping to 9 mph. The combined energy is strong (1698 and 1397). This is pure groundswell, perfect for a reef like Strand (Pipe). The long period means real shape, real power, and long lulls between sets. This is for experienced surfers only – that swell is solid.

Monday the 7th is your next best bet. The morning is dead glassy – zero wind – with a clean 5ft south swell, period a solid 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (817). It's a beautiful morning session, but the afternoon gets crossed up.

After that, you're looking at a brutal flat spell. From Tuesday the 8th all the way through Saturday the 12th, the swell vanishes. We're talking 1ft to 3ft of junk with hardly any energy (89 to 229). It's a total blank. Don't even think about it.

There's a tiny pulse on the 10th of September with a 4ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) and glassy conditions, but it's weak.

Later on, Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th see a pulse of 6ft to 6ft SSE swell, but the period is short (8 to 9 seconds) and the wind is cross or onshore. The energy is moderate, but the quality is poor. A long-range look at Wednesday the 16th shows a 4ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, but onshore wind ruins it.

To be honest, the only thing worth paddling out for is that Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th morning. The rest is a washout. That groundswell with the glassy conditions is the only highlight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
2.3
S
8
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
9
2
SSE
8
1.8
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7
1.6
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7
2
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.4
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
19
1
SSW
15
1.4
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1272
1722
1814
1299
1083
466
737
1175
885
698
521
340
213
347
292
1388
1157
474
663
623
403
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
S
10
S
10
NNE
20
SSE
35
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35
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35
ESE
45
ESE
25
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15
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0
W
10
S
10
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
5:37PM1.54m
6:00AM1.33m
6:17PM1.43m
6:46AM1.21m
7:09PM1.29m
7:53AM1.09m
8:29PM1.16m
9:45AM1.04m
10:28PM1.13m
11:39AM1.12m
00:05AM1.21m
12:47PM1.28m
1:06AM1.34m
Low Tide
11:21AM0.18m
11:54PM0.19m
11:58AM0.28m
00:38AM0.30m
12:45PM0.40m
1:37AM0.43m
1:53PM0.54m
3:13AM0.52m
3:57PM0.60m
5:15AM0.49m
5:55PM0.51m
6:33AM0.36m
7:03PM0.35m
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7:00
6:58
6:56
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6:25
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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26
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Information about the Strand (Pipe) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Strand (Pipe) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Strand (Pipe) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Strand (Pipe) 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 (Strand (Pipe)) 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 Strand (Pipe) 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.

Strand (Pipe) is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Grabouw. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grabouw. Grabouw has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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