Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (70 surf breaks) /

South Africa (276 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.12° S 18.83° E)

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Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 15 Nov 2025 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 18.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strand (Pipe) this week:

The surf forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s 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 12 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 2PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Mon 17th Nov)	5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf	5AM (Sat 22nd Nov)	4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful	2AM (Fri 21st Nov)	7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon morning).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.
	Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	1	3	1	0	2	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	2	2	2	3	3	1	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSE	SW	SE	SSE	SE	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	8	8	14	13	7	12	7	7	6	16	15	13	13	13	16	15	15	15	14	13	13
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	299	501	1752	958	479	314	194	508	139	173	309	212	172	241	595	1163	2007	2292	1176	732	479
Wind (km/h)	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	E	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SSE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	ESE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	12:23PM 1.33		12:55AM 1.22	12:59PM 1.38		1:30AM 1.28	1:32PM 1.42		2:01AM 1.34		2:03PM 1.45	2:31AM 1.38		2:34PM 1.46	3:01AM 1.40		3:04PM 1.46	3:31AM 1.40		3:36PM 1.43	4:03AM 1.38
Low Tide / height (m)		6:53PM 0.32		6:53AM 0.40	7:26PM 0.26		7:29AM 0.35	7:56PM 0.21		8:01AM 0.32		8:25PM 0.17	8:31AM 0.29		8:53PM 0.16	9:02AM 0.28		9:22PM 0.16	9:32AM 0.28		9:52PM 0.19

	Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21
Sunrise	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:28	-	-
Sunset	-	7:24	-	-	7:25	-	-	7:27	-	-	7:28	-	-	7:29	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:30	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	21	21	17	23	24	18	25	29	20	23	25	19	24	26	19	25	25	20	26	26	20
Feels °C (?)	15	14	12	17	16	12	22	24	16	20	19	14	21	21	15	20	19	16	22	20	16

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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 12 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.