Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
13.9°C
1.7° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 3,910 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 18th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 24th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 24th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
S
7
1.2
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
347
288
437
306
236
412
754
503
320
210
169
158
96
192
195
135
67
261
995
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
E
5
SE
5
SE
10
NE
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
25
N
10
NNW
20
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:05AM1.02m
7:25PM1.02m
8:41AM0.92m
9:33PM0.94m
11:24AM0.96m
11:41PM1.00m
12:28PM1.09m
00:35AM1.11m
1:04PM1.22m
1:12AM1.23m
1:33PM1.36m
1:44AM1.35m
Low Tide
00:50AM0.54m
12:58PM0.64m
1:58AM0.65m
2:48PM0.74m
4:48AM0.67m
5:48PM0.69m
6:13AM0.57m
6:43PM0.57m
6:53AM0.45m
7:17PM0.44m
7:24AM0.33m
7:47PM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:40
 mm
1
3
2
6
Temp °C
14
16
20
14
19
23
17
24
27
21
27
29
25
21
24
17
16
19
15
Feels °C
9
10
13
10
17
21
14
23
26
20
28
30
26
19
22
14
13
15
13
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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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