Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.9° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with SE 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 5th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s have a look at the next 16 days at Strand (Pipe). It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real gems if you play your cards right.

We kick off Saturday morning, 5 September, with a 6ft SE swell running a short 7-second period, and the wave energy is hanging around 439. The wind is a fresh offshore from the ESE at 19 mph, so it’s clean, but the swell’s too short and weak to get the heart pumping. Saturday afternoon is much the same, 6.2ft SE, 7 seconds, 549 energy, still fresh offshore – just a warm-up.

Now Sunday, 6 September, things get interesting. The swell settles to 5.6ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, with strong energy at 2080. The wind is a gentle offshore from the E at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The sets will be spaced out with that long period, and at a beach and reef setup, it might break a bit straight, but for experienced surfers, this is a beauty. Sunday afternoon keeps it going with 4.6ft SSW, 16 seconds, 1166 energy, and the same gentle offshore breeze.

Monday, 7 September, is a step down. Swell drops to 4.3ft SSW, 14 seconds, but the wind goes cross-on from the NW at 3 mph, and it’s marginal. Tuesday, 8 September, is a write-off – 2.6ft S swell, 11 seconds, 242 energy, with cross-on wind. Wednesday, 9 September, is flat at 2ft SW, with cross-shore winds – not worth the effort.

Thursday, 10 September, brings a little pulse: 4.9ft SW, 15 seconds, 1017 energy, with light cross-shore wind from the SSW at 6 mph. It’s rideable. Friday, 11 September, is messy – 6.2ft S swell, only 8 seconds, 762 energy, with moderate cross-shore wind. The afternoon jumps to 8.2ft S, 8 seconds, 1020 energy, but with a fresh cross-offshore from the SE at 19 mph, it’s clean but big and short – a handful.

Now for the standout: Saturday, 12 September. This is the day. The swell is 11.5ft from the SE early, with an 8-second period, and the energy is strong at 2128. The wind is glassy, from the NNW at 3 mph – that’s as good as it gets. The afternoon is even bigger, 9.8ft SE, 10 seconds, 2683 energy, still glassy. Over 8ft, this is only for experts, but if you’re one of them, this is the best of the whole run. The beach and reef setup will be pushing hard.

Sunday, 13 September, is a letdown – 4.9ft SSW, 14 seconds, with onshore and cross-on winds from the W at 9 mph, making it choppy. Monday and Tuesday, 14 and 15 September, are mostly poor. Tuesday afternoon, 15 September, gets a 6.9ft SW swell, 14 seconds, 1649 energy, but the wind is a strong cross-on from the NW at 25 mph – that’s messy and lumpy, more for kites than paddles.

Wednesday, 16 September, improves with 5.2ft SW, 13 seconds, and cross-offshore winds from the SSE at 16 mph, keeping it clean. Thursday, 17 September, is a nice run: 6.2ft SW, 12 seconds, 1100 energy, with fresh offshore ESE wind at 19 mph. Clean and solid. The afternoon is similar, 5.9ft SW, 11 seconds, 1027 energy, same offshore wind.

Friday, 18 September, is smaller but clean – 3.6ft S, 9 seconds, 583 energy, with light cross-offshore winds. Easy, fun waves.

Then we get another big one on Saturday, 19 September, but it’s a beast. The swell is 13.1ft from the SE, with an 11-second period, and the energy is massive at 5982. The wind is light cross-on from the WNW at 6 mph, so it’s not glassy, and at that size, it’s a monster. Only for the hardcore. The afternoon drops to 7.9ft SSE, 11 seconds, 1779 energy, but the wind goes cross-on from the SSW, making it choppy.

Sunday, 20 September, closes with a 5.6ft S swell, 9 seconds, 587 energy, and light cross-on wind – just a so-so end.

The water temperature is

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
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(10 max)
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1
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4
4
3
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
8
1.8
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.3
SSW
21
1.7
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
SW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
469
318
344
1498
1880
969
656
662
569
432
144
75
74
109
103
151
1014
825
570
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
15
E
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
NW
10
S
5
E
5
NW
10
S
5
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SE
10
SSW
20
SE
5
ESE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:29PM1.16m
9:45AM1.04m
10:28PM1.13m
11:39AM1.12m
00:05AM1.21m
12:47PM1.28m
1:06AM1.34m
1:36PM1.45m
1:53AM1.45m
2:16PM1.58m
2:33AM1.53m
2:52PM1.68m
3:10AM1.57m
Low Tide
3:13AM0.52m
3:57PM0.60m
5:15AM0.49m
5:55PM0.51m
6:33AM0.36m
7:03PM0.35m
7:24AM0.23m
7:51PM0.20m
8:05AM0.12m
8:32PM0.09m
8:42AM0.05m
9:09PM0.01m
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
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6:58
6:56
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6:50
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6:28
6:28
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
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Temp °C
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22
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Feels °C
7
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10
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12
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18
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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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