Surf Forecasts:
Strand (Pipe) surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,760 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with S 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 (Aug 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s check the outlook for Strand (Pipe) over the next couple of weeks.
The best windows are in the first week and then again just before the end of the period. The water is running at 14° – that’s a touch cooler than normal, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
On Tuesday 11th August, we start with a 6ft southerly swell, 12-second period, and a clean offshore ESE breeze. Combined energy reads 1603 – that’s strong. This one’s for experienced surfers only; it’s too big for beginners. The morning is the pick.
Wednesday 12th August is a gem. Swell drops to 4ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, energy at 1266, and the conditions are clean all day. Light offshore in the morning, cross-off in the afternoon. This is your best day of the whole run.
Thursday 13th August keeps it excellent. 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds (energy 1414) in the morning, and then the afternoon goes glassy with 4ft at 16 seconds. That afternoon glass-off is pure magic.
From Friday 14th August through Monday 17th August, the surf turns small and messy. Swells between 3ft and 5ft, shorter periods, and cross-shore or onshore winds. Energy is weak to low-moderate. A flat run.
Tuesday 18th August brings a punch – 7ft SW swell at 13 seconds in the morning, clean cross-off breeze, energy at 1457. Big and powerful, for experts only. The wind ramps up in the arvo.
From Wednesday 19th August to Saturday 22nd August, conditions are poor to marginal. Windy and choppy.
Sunday 23rd August offers a clean, glassy afternoon with 4ft SW swell and moderate energy. A good little session.
Monday 24th August is the other standout. 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, dead glassy, with combined energy of 1307. That’s world-class conditions at Pipe. The afternoon stays glassy with 5ft. Don’t miss it.
The last two days, 25th and 26th August, fade out with smaller swell and iffy winds. By then, the good days are behind you.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 22 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1022 | 349 | 906 | 1101 | 985 | 844 | 1327 | 943 | 611 | 415 | 418 | 357 | 308 | 299 | 272 | 305 | 401 | 632 | 773 | 742 | 553 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:32PM1.53m | 2:47AM1.55m | 3:14PM1.64m | 3:29AM1.58m | 3:53PM1.70m | 4:08AM1.58m | 4:29PM1.71m | 4:45AM1.53m | 5:04PM1.66m | 5:21AM1.45m | 5:38PM1.57m | 5:55AM1.34m | 6:12PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM0.10m | 8:45PM0.13m | 9:02AM0.02m | 9:28PM0.05m | 9:40AM-0.02m | 10:08PM0.02m | 10:16AM-0.01m | 10:46PM0.04m | 10:51AM0.05m | 11:22PM0.10m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:56PM0.19m | 11:56AM0.25m | 00:30AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1022 | 349 | 196 | 1101 | 985 | 844 | 1327 | 943 | 611 | 415 | 418 | 357 | 308 | 299 | 272 | 305 | 401 | 632 | 773 | 742 | 553 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 10 | SE 6 | SW 21 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 7 |
| kJ | 27 | 149 | 906 | 52 | 33 | 658 | 87 | 55 | 48 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 29 | 28 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 105 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 20 | 135 | 31 | 27 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 2 | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | SW 7 |
| kJ | 549 | 253 | 785 | 82 | 535 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 281 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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