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Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 20 Oct 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
16.4° 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 Monday (Oct 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 27th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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 Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
1
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)14141313121614131218161312121110810131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9345893313303041230850769319370793701520455297293414820213117831527
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
30
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
SSE
15
E
5
WSW
15
S
10
SE
10
SW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
WSW
10
N
20
WNW
30
W
20
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		ononononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:32PM
1.56
2:54AM
1.46
2:59PM
1.56
3:21AM
1.46
3:26PM
1.54
3:48AM
1.44
3:54PM
1.49
4:16AM
1.40
4:22PM
1.42
4:45AM
1.33
4:51PM
1.33
5:16AM
1.25
5:22PM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:28AM
0.20
8:51PM
0.10
8:55AM
0.19
9:17PM
0.09
9:22AM
0.19
9:42PM
0.11
9:49AM
0.22
10:08PM
0.16
10:16AM
0.28
10:35PM
0.23
10:44AM
0.35
11:04PM
0.31
11:14AM
0.44
11:37PM
0.40
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:50--
Sunset-7:00--7:01--7:02--7:04--7:05--7:06--7:07-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------1515---
Temp. °C232518232921272518202116202015141513131513
Feels °C (?)2121142026182624172020161818141096899
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Strand (Pipe) (calm at Somerset West 8 km from Strand (Pipe)). A 2.2m groundswell from the S

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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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