Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.9° 

Strand (Pipe) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Strand (Pipe) surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,950 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, it’s Rusty here. Let’s look at the surf for Strand (Pipe). The water’s sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual.

We start Saturday afternoon, August 29th, with a 7ft SW swell rolling in, but it’s a bit messy. The wind is a cross-shore SSW breeze at 9 mph, and the wave energy is moderate (1189). The conditions are marginal, with light rain and a cross-chop, so it’s not the best. The swell period is short at 10 seconds, so the waves don’t have much shape.

Sunday the 30th looks better in the morning. The swell drops to 6ft from the SSW, with a longer 12-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the SSE at 12 mph. The wave energy is moderate (819). It’s clean, but the surf is still marginal, so the intermediates will have fun. The afternoon sees the swell fade to 4ft, with the wind picking up to 15 mph, but it stays similar.

Monday the 31st drops off hard. The swell is down to 4ft with an 11-second period, and the wind is a cross-shore S breeze at 9 mph. The wave energy is weak (333), and the surf is marginal. By the afternoon, it’s poor. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday, September 1st, brings a bump. Morning sees a 6ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, with a cross-on wind from the SW at 6 mph. The wave energy is moderate (1045). The afternoon gets a bit better with a 7ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, a light cross-shore breeze, and moderate energy (1309). Still marginal.

Here’s the standout: Wednesday, September 2nd, morning. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the SE at 6 mph. The wave energy is strong (1429), and the conditions are spot-on for experienced surfers. The breaks will be well-shaped and clean. This is the best session in the first week. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore S wind at 12 mph and a cross-chop.

Thursday the 3rd tanks. The swell drops to 4ft in the morning, with a fresh cross-off wind from the SE at 22 mph and moderate energy (537). The afternoon is even smaller at 3ft, with poor conditions. The rest of the week into the weekend stays small. From Friday the 4th through to the 5th, the swell is under 3ft, with strong winds and weak energy. It’s not surfable—more for the kite surfers.

There’s a gap of poor to flat conditions from Thursday the 3rd through to the end of the first week. Then, Sunday, September 6th, morning, offers a little glimmer. The swell is 4ft from the SSW with a long 14-second period, and glassy conditions with a light SSE breeze at 3 mph. The wave energy is moderate (585). It’s glassy, a good option for a clean, small-day session.

The second week is quiet. Monday, September 7th, has a 2ft SW swell, but the period is long at 16 seconds in the afternoon, boosting the energy to 465. That’s interesting—a long-period swell for the point or reef, but the height is tiny. Conditions are clean. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are similar, with tiny 2-2ft swells and glassy conditions on Wednesday morning. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

Far out, on Friday, September 11th, afternoon, we see a big spike. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period, and the wave energy is very strong (3535). The wind is a cross-shore S breeze at 9 mph, so it’s not pristine, but the energy is massive. This is promising for experienced surfers, though it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. The morning of Saturday the 12th is also decent with a 5ft SSW swell, a 14-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (831). That’s another good option for the second week.

In summary, the clear standout is Wednesday, September 2nd, morning, with that 7ft SW groundswell and clean conditions. For the second week, keep an eye on Friday the 11th afternoon and Saturday the 12th morning. The rest of the period is mostly small or marginal.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
723
275
808
503
389
331
308
604
1045
1309
1950
1429
1349
659
335
236
198
169
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402
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
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ESE
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High Tide
4:01PM1.65m
4:15AM1.52m
4:31PM1.65m
4:47AM1.49m
5:02PM1.62m
5:21AM1.43m
5:37PM1.54m
6:00AM1.33m
6:17PM1.43m
6:46AM1.21m
7:09PM1.29m
7:53AM1.09m
8:29PM1.16m
Low Tide
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:44PM0.08m
10:48AM0.11m
11:18PM0.12m
11:21AM0.18m
11:54PM0.19m
11:58AM0.28m
00:38AM0.30m
12:45PM0.40m
1:37AM0.43m
1:53PM0.54m
3:13AM0.52m
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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).

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