Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 SAST
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Strand (Pipe) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 22nd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 23rd Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 23rd Mar)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
3
2
4
3
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)111111161414131312121111101010121118161012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3072563721393132196166363352236840817024120418317412879159207666
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
5
WSW
10
NW
20
N
20
NNW
15
WSW
5
E
5
SW
15
S
10
ESE
0
S
5
SSW
15
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crossoffglasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:29PM
1.46
5:45AM
1.53
6:13PM
1.33
6:31AM
1.37
7:08PM
1.19
7:35AM
1.19
8:34PM
1.07
9:21AM
1.07
10:42PM
1.08
11:24AM
1.10
12:12AM
1.20
12:39PM
1.21
1:06AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:22AM
0.06
11:30PM
0.18
12:04PM
0.19
12:14AM
0.31
12:53PM
0.34
1:12AM
0.47
2:06PM
0.49
2:51AM
0.59
4:07PM
0.55
5:13AM
0.57
5:53PM
0.48
6:36AM
0.44
6:53PM
0.36
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-6:53--6:52--6:51--6:49--6:47--6:46--6:45-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222318232821293023222418222319252925242420
Feels °C (?)201814182317303023202219222219252825201818
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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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