Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 02 Apr 2026 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
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11PM. 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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 2nd Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 5th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
3
2
5
3
2
4
4
4
4
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
1.4
SW
2.3
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)12121312121211710131515141413121211111313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)423537552379278264114104363176540155092294821711236916736584292304282
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
5
SSW
5
N
10
NNW
15
W
5
WSW
20
NW
15
W
10
S
20
SSE
25
S
20
SE
25
SE
35
SE
20
E
10
SE
10
SSE
10
NNE
20
N
15
WNW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:38PM
1.51
3:46AM
1.62
4:06PM
1.49
4:14AM
1.56
4:34PM
1.44
4:41AM
1.48
5:02PM
1.36
5:09AM
1.38
5:31PM
1.27
5:38AM
1.27
6:04PM
1.17
6:11AM
1.16
6:47PM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:36AM
0.04
9:40PM
0.12
10:03AM
0.06
10:07PM
0.16
10:29AM
0.11
10:34PM
0.22
10:55AM
0.19
11:01PM
0.30
11:22AM
0.29
11:29PM
0.40
11:51AM
0.39
12:00AM
0.50
12:27PM
0.50
12:42AM
0.62
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--
Sunset-6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32--6:31--6:30-
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--3102----------------
Temp. °C252724202219202118192017192218242826272720
Feels °C (?)262725222220171718151613141613222724252320
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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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