Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one. We’re looking at a solid run of surf coming up at Strand (Pipe), so grab your boards and get ready.

This first wave of the outlook kicks off proper on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning is the real deal. We’ve got a clean 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period, and it’s glassy. The water temps are about average for the time of year, so no surprise there. The wave energy is pumping, with a combined energy reading of 1422—that’s a solid moderate-to-strong pulse. It’s an excellent session for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns a bit more average with a cross-shore wind, making it a bit more of a gamble.

Wednesday and Thursday look pretty average. The swell drops, winds turn cross-onshore, and it’s mostly choppy. Not worth burning a sick day for.

Then Friday the 24th morning is a standout. We’ve got an 8ft SSW groundswell, with a very long 15-second period. That’s big, powerful, and glassy conditions. This is a serious wave, only for experienced surfers. The combined energy hits 2647, which is strong. This is the best of the first week, no question.

Saturday the 25th morning is another beauty. Glassy conditions again, with a 6ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. It’s clean, consistent, and the energy is still strong at 2146. The afternoon session stays clean with a cross-off breeze.

The next few days see a mix of smaller swells and varying winds. Sunday the 26th is a write-off with onshore winds. Monday the 27th morning brings a surprise: a 4ft SSW swell but with a very long 16-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The wave energy is still strong at 1643, so it’ll be a nice, tidy groundswell for the experienced crew.

Tuesday the 28th is a bit of a wildcard. The swell picks up to 8-8ft, but it’s short-period windswell from the SSE/SE, with a 9-second period. The winds are strong, over 18 mph, cross-off. The energy is high (over 2000), but the quality is questionable. For a beach-and-reef setup, this might be more fun for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

Wednesday the 29th morning is a proper highlight. A 6ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and sweet offshore winds. The energy is strong at 2073. That’s a clean, hollow-looking wave.

Moving into the second week, things stay promising. Thursday the 30th is a glassy day with a 5ft SSW swell, clean and easy. The 31st of July is small but glassy—3ft to 4ft with a long period, more of a longboard or funboard day.

Saturday the 1st of August is a real standout for the second week. Morning glass, 5ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, strong energy at 1112. The afternoon stays clean. It’s a great option for a weekend paddle.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are smaller and more average, with onshore winds and weaker energy. A bit of a lull.

Then Tuesday the 4th of August brings a cracker. The morning is small at 5ft but glassy, and the afternoon sees a 8ft SSW swell build with glassy conditions. The energy is 2180—strong. That’s a serious session for the experienced.

Wednesday the 5th of August closes it out with a choppy, windy day, so that’s a no-go.

Overall, the clear standout is Friday the 24th morning with the 8ft glassy groundswell, and for the second week, Tuesday the 4th afternoon is the one to circle. Crowds are possible at Strand (Pipe) on the good days, so get there early.

Rusty.

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