Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 18 Dec 2025 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
18.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strand (Pipe) this week:

The surf forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 12 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 19th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 20th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 20th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1.2
SSE
0.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
2.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.8
SW
1.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)91113121514131177799667768126
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13531314973914131099659319524142194144789498240242266202161266
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
25
S
30
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
40
SE
25
ESE
10
SSE
25
SSE
15
E
10
SW
10
SW
10
NNW
5
SW
20
S
20
SE
25
S
20
SSE
15
SE
20
S
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:50AM
1.33
2:53PM
1.39
3:23AM
1.37
3:27PM
1.41
3:57AM
1.39
4:01PM
1.41
4:31AM
1.40
4:34PM
1.39
5:06AM
1.40
5:09PM
1.35
5:42AM
1.40
5:47PM
1.30
6:21AM
1.38
6:30PM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:41PM
0.23
8:52AM
0.34
9:13PM
0.20
9:26AM
0.32
9:46PM
0.18
10:00AM
0.31
10:17PM
0.18
10:34AM
0.32
10:49PM
0.19
11:10AM
0.33
11:22PM
0.22
11:48AM
0.36
11:57PM
0.26
12:31PM
0.38
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Sunrise-5:28--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31-
Sunset--7:53--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:57
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------41------
Temp. °C182324202728232932252928222021202120182222
Feels °C (?)141919162222202729222928242119181816161817
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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 12 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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