Surf Forecasts:
Strand (Pipe) surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, talkin’ about the same stretch of coast, but in feet and miles per hour for the old-school crew.
We’re looking at a slow start, but there’s some serious meat coming in the second week for the guys who know what they’re doing.
Monday, July 27th kicks off with a bit of a weird vibe. There’s a 6ft SSW swell, but it’s getting hammered by a 15 mph cross-offshore wind. The water’s at 59°, which is pretty normal. The wave energy is strong (2146), but the conditions are just okay. The afternoon fills in to a massive 13ft, but the wind is still strong. It’s a big, clean-ish wall, but only for the experienced guys.
Tuesday, July 28th the swell drops to 6ft, but the wind swings offshore at 15 mph from the ESE. It’s a steady, clean day with the swell from the SSW. The wave energy is solid (1436), but it’s not a standout.
Wednesday, July 29th is a beauty. The swell is 4ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon and light offshore in the morning. The wave energy is moderate (571), and the conditions are “very good.” This is a day for the logs and fishes.
Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31st are small, clean, and glassy. Swell sits around 3ft to 4ft with light winds. The wave energy is weak (213 to 430). Not much push, but it’s a nice, quiet paddle.
Saturday, August 1st is glassy and calm, with 3ft swell. Small and clean.
Sunday, August 2nd we get a bump. The swell builds to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind is cross and cross-on, making it messy. The wave energy is moderate (672), but the conditions are poor.
Monday, August 3rd stays marginal with a 4ft to 4ft SSW swell and light, messy winds. The wave energy is moderate (1088), but the quality is poor.
Now for the real meat. Tuesday, August 4th the swell jumps to 7ft from the SW with a light cross-shore wind. The wave energy is strong (1344). It’s a bit raw, but it’s building.
Wednesday, August 5th is the first real standout. We’ve got a 8ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period. The wave energy is very strong (2944). The wind is cross-on, but the power is undeniable. This is a big, solid groundswell. It’ll be a thing of beauty at the points and reefs. This is for the experts only.
Thursday, August 6th the swell is still pushing 7ft to 7ft, and the afternoon sees a clean cross-off wind. The wave energy is strong (1690) and the conditions are “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is a proper day for the chargers.
Friday, August 7th the swell is 8ft from the SSW with a 12 mph offshore wind. The wave energy is very strong (2122), and the conditions are clean. Another big day for the crew that’s ready.
Saturday, August 8th the swell is still hanging at 6ft to 7ft with a 15-second period. The wind is cross-off, and the wave energy is very strong (3318). The afternoon is “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is a great, clean swell for the weekend.
Sunday, August 9th is a write-off. The wind is howling at 28 mph, creating a messy cross-chop.
Monday, August 10th is another day to sit out. The wind is strong, and the swell is a messy 10ft from the SE with a short 8-second period. Just a big, lumpy mess.
Tuesday, August 11th the wind drops back to a light cross-off, and the swell settles to 7ft from the SSE with a short 7-second period in the morning. The afternoon brings a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period. The wave energy is strong (2078) and the conditions are clean. A solid finish.
The standout days are Wednesday, August 5th and Friday, August 7th for the big, powerful groundswell, and Saturday, August 8th for the cleaner conditions. Keep your eyes on the 5th and 7th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2146 | 7222 | 1527 | 1191 | 1127 | 680 | 536 | 553 | 586 | 421 | 384 | 245 | 175 | 178 | 112 | 238 | 196 | 246 | 161 | 649 | 663 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:30PM1.28m | 2:33AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.37m | 3:06AM1.40m | 3:33PM1.45m | 3:38AM1.43m | 4:03PM1.50m | 4:09AM1.45m | 4:33PM1.54m | 4:40AM1.44m | 5:02PM1.55m | 5:12AM1.41m | 5:33PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.38m | 8:53AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.31m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:47AM0.12m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:16AM0.15m | 11:46PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 2146 | 7222 | 1527 | 1191 | 1127 | 680 | 536 | 553 | 586 | 421 | 384 | 245 | 175 | 178 | 112 | 238 | 196 | 246 | 161 | 649 | 663 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | SE 5 | SE 8 | WSW 18 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 24 | 18 | 67 | 9 | — | 11 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 91 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | SE 11 | S 10 | SE 12 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 78 | 64 | — | — | 19 | 17 | 6 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 17 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 23 | 4856 | 372 | 245 | 210 | 91 | 181 | 57 | — | — | 36 | 83 | 175 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 207 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 33 | 5 |
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