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Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 03 Sep 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
15.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 12 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 3rd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 6th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 8th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 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 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
2
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)121110101312121413131314151514141312121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)43639635546289679314331502130686586313942265183113701075573420308344502
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
5
S
20
SSE
10
ESE
20
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
20
E
15
ESE
10
NE
5
WNW
15
S
10
SE
10
SW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:54AM
1.19
1:29PM
1.27
1:35AM
1.32
2:01PM
1.42
2:11AM
1.45
2:33PM
1.57
2:46AM
1.54
3:06PM
1.69
3:22AM
1.60
3:39PM
1.76
3:58AM
1.62
4:14PM
1.77
4:35AM
1.58
4:51PM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:18AM
0.37
7:37PM
0.39
7:51AM
0.24
8:11PM
0.25
8:22AM
0.12
8:45PM
0.11
8:54AM
0.03
9:20PM
0.01
9:27AM
-0.02
9:55PM
-0.05
10:01AM
-0.02
10:31PM
-0.05
10:37AM
0.02
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise-7:00--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50-
Sunset--6:28--6:28--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:31
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151921171819151717141617141722181920161819
Feels °C (?)151820161415121615121213111420161920151819
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Strand (Pipe) (calm at Somerset West 8 km from Strand (Pipe)). 2.1m 13s groundswell from the SW to make surfable waves.

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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.

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