Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Strand (Pipe).

We're kicking off with a bit of a slow start, but don't let that fool you. The first few days are small, but there's some real quality to be found if you're patient. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.

From Friday the 31st of July through to the afternoon of Monday the 3rd of August, we've got a run of glassy conditions. The swell is tiny, around 2ft to 3ft from the SW, with a solid 12 to 14 second period. This is proper groundswell, with moderate wave energy, and those clean conditions will make the most of it. It's not going to be pumping, but for a small board or a log, it'll be fun. The early Saturday morning with the northerly glass-off is a standout in this quiet period.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August turn messy. The wind picks up, and the wave energy is weak and confused. Wednesday morning sees a jump in swell to 6ft, but with a howling NNW crosswind at 16 mph, it's choppy and lumpy. The energy is strong, but the wind ruins it. This is a kite day, not a paddle day.

Now, hold on to your boards, because things get real. The standout window is Thursday the 6th of August. We've got a solid 10ft SSW groundswell rolling in, with a long 14-second period. The wave energy is massive, and with offshore and cross-off winds from the ESE, it's going to be clean and powerful. This is proper, for experienced surfers only. The morning has a touch of rain, but the afternoon is clear and glassy- offshore. This is the best on offer.

Thursday the 6th of August is the pick. After that, the swell hangs around in the 6ft to 7ft range for the rest of the week, but the wind gets tricky. Saturday the 8th of August morning is another good one, with offshore winds and 6ft SW swell. That's a solid call for a cleaner session.

We get a few rough days from the 9th to the 10th with onshore winds, then things settle again. Tuesday the 11th of August morning has a clean 3ft SW groundswell, and Wednesday the 12th of August morning is a real gem - glassy conditions with a 7ft SW groundswell. That's a window for the experienced.

The final highlight is Saturday the 15th of August. Both morning and afternoon deliver glassy conditions with a 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell, with a very long 15-second period. The wave energy is again very strong. This is another excellent opportunity for those who know what they're doing. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it's promising.

Keep in mind, all this is at a beach-and-reef break, so those long-period swells can break a bit straight. But with the right tide, it'll be firing.

Rusty.

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