Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
14.2°C
1.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,079 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Strand (Pipe) – a beach and reef set-up that’s exposed to the swell. The water’s sittin’ at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might wanna grab that extra layer.

The forecast starts on Sunday, August 23rd. It’s not gonna be a classic. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell rollin’ in, but the wind is cross from the south, and that’s a bit of a buzzkill. The combined energy is moderate at 581, so there’s some push, but the texture is gonna be messy. It’s a bit of a wait for something decent.

Monday, August 24th sees the swell dip a little to 4ft, but the morning brings a cross-off breeze from the south. That cleans things up nicely, and the energy is still moderate at 450. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun for a paddle. The afternoon gets a bit cross again, so get in early.

Now, Tuesday, August 25th is where things start to get interesting. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW with a lovely long period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, folks. The energy is strong at 1124, and the wind is cross-off from the SE. This is a solid wave, but at 5ft, it’s pushin’ into intermediate territory. It’s a good one, but keep an eye on the tide.

Wednesday, August 26th is a real standout. The morning has a 5ft SE swell with a short period of 8 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the east. That’s clean as a whistle. The real magic is the afternoon: a 3ft swell from the SSW with a *very* long period of 16 seconds. The energy is very strong at 1310, and with light offshore winds from the ESE, it’s gonna be glassy perfection. This is prime for the point and reef, that long period will make ‘em wall up. For experienced surfers, this is the session of the window.

Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th are a bit of a letdown. The swell direction swings to the south, and the wind gets cross-on or cross-off, but it’s not the same power. The energy drops off, and the waves are smaller. It’s still surfable, but nothin’ to write home about.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Saturday, August 29th all the way through to Monday, August 31st, it’s a write-off. Strong winds, messy chop, and the swell drops to under 3ft. The energy is weak (under 300). That’s a solid three-day gap with no recommendations.

But hold on! Tuesday, September 1st brings a big surge. We’re lookin’ at a 7ft SW swell with a moderate 14-second period, and the energy is *very* strong at 1576. The wind is offshore from the ESE. This is a powerful, clean wave. It’s over 5ft, so it’s not for the beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is another standout. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s got grunt.

Wednesday, September 2nd still has a solid 6ft SW swell, but the wind goes cross from the NNW, and the energy is strong at 1081. The chop is gonna be a problem, so it’s a bit of a messy day.

From Thursday, September 3rd through to the end of the forecast, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The swell hangs around, but the wind is either onshore or cross-on, and the conditions are poor. Saturday, September 6th has a glassy morning with a tiny 3ft SSE swell, but it’s not gonna be a day for the quiver. The final standout is a bit of a tease: Monday, September 7th has a 8ft SW swell with very strong energy at 1485, but the wind is cross-on from the WNW, so it’s likely to be a bumpy, powerful mess.

Overall, the best on offer is the Wednesday, August 26th afternoon session for the glassy, long-period perfection, and the Tuesday, September 1st for the big, clean, offshore power. Get on ‘em.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.3
SW
13
1.3
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12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
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11
1.1
SW
11
1.6
SW
14
1.6
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1.3
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14
1.1
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13
1.4
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8
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1.5
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11
0.9
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11
0.9
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11
0.6
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0.7
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
581
496
448
325
297
1016
978
596
444
236
416
596
502
426
403
282
178
188
149
189
175
Wind (km/h)
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15
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10
SE
15
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20
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15
SE
20
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30
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15
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NE
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NNW
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NE
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High Tide
1:00PM1.08m
1:03AM1.15m
1:38PM1.20m
1:41AM1.25m
2:09PM1.32m
2:14AM1.35m
2:37PM1.44m
2:44AM1.43m
3:05PM1.53m
3:14AM1.49m
3:33PM1.61m
3:44AM1.52m
4:01PM1.65m
4:15AM1.52m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.57m
7:29AM0.42m
7:46PM0.46m
8:00AM0.31m
8:17PM0.35m
8:28AM0.21m
8:47PM0.25m
8:55AM0.14m
9:15PM0.17m
9:22AM0.09m
9:44PM0.11m
9:49AM0.06m
10:14PM0.07m
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Feels °C
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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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