Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.2° 

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 28 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 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,167 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 1.4m 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (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 3rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Strand (Pipe) over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. The first few days are actually pretty clean, just not pumping. From Tuesday the 28th through to Friday the 31st, we’ve got a solid amount of wave energy in the water (between 152 and 1592), but the swell is a bit on the small side for the most part. The real story is the wind. Tuesday sees a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE making for clean, lined-up waves despite the 6ft SSW swell. It’s a bit blown out for the afternoon, but not terrible. Wednesday morning is the pick of the early week: light offshore wind from the East, 4ft of SSW swell, and the water is a mild 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. By Wednesday afternoon, it goes glassy, and that’s a sweet session for the intermediate crew.

Thursday and Friday are small, with 3ft and 3ft swells, but dead calm and glassy conditions. Perfect for a log or a funboard. The combined energy drops off noticeably (around 200-365), so it’s not going to be a barnburner, but it’s surfable and clean.

Then we hit a bit of a flat spot. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd keep the tiny swell but the wind gets messy on Sunday with a cross-shore and onshore flow, making it pretty poor. Monday the 3rd is where things start to get interesting again. The swell jumps to 5ft with a 15-second period, and the morning is glassy. That’s a solid combo, and the energy is back up (966). The afternoon gets even better for the experienced crew: 6ft, clean cross-off wind, and a 14-second period. That’s the first real standout.

Tuesday the 4th is another good one, with knee-to-waist high glassy waves.

Now, here’s where it gets a bit wild. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are a write-off. Strong winds, cross-onshore, lumpy, and the swell is all over the place. Don’t bother.

But hold on to your boards for Friday the 7th of August. That morning is the best option of the entire forecast. We’re looking at 8ft of SSW swell, with a 15-second period and a clean, cross-off wind from the SE. The combined energy is a massive 3156. This is big, powerful, and clean. It’s for experts only. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up a bit. This is a true standout.

Saturday the 8th is also excellent for experienced surfers, with 6ft to 7ft, offshore and cross-off winds, and plenty of energy.

Then the big one lands on Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th. Sunday the 9th has a 15ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period. The combined energy is off the charts at 12592. That is massive, heavy, and very, very long period. It’s going to be a beast at the beach break, but for the right crew on a reef or point, it’s a dream. The wind is clean cross-off in the afternoon. Monday the 10th is slightly smaller at 13ft, but with a solid 15-second period and a moderate offshore wind. Again, expert territory only. The energy is still huge (6550).

The last few days from Tuesday the 11th to Wednesday the 12th settle down into excellent, clean conditions with 6ft to 6ft swells and glassy or light offshore winds. A great way to finish the run.

The real standouts are the morning of Friday the 7th of August and the afternoon of Sunday the 9th of August. Friday is the most reliable of the big swells, with perfect wind and a manageable size for experts. Sunday is the biggest, rawest energy, but it’s a long-period groundswell that could be a bit too straight for the beach but absolutely firing on the reef.

This is Rusty, signing off. Keep your eyes on the horizon.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
13
1.5
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1319
1127
680
536
634
545
357
357
249
175
116
82
198
199
208
199
178
257
966
1167
828
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
10
E
5
SW
10
ENE
0
ESE
0
SE
10
ENE
0
ESE
5
SSE
10
ENE
5
N
0
SSE
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
SSE
5
S
15
SSE
5
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
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glassy
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glassy
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on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
5:47AM1.36m
6:07PM1.49m
Low Tide
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
11:48AM0.21m
00:24AM0.26m
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7:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
18
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19
22
19
15
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14
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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.

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