Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening at the Strand (Pipe) for the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s a slow start. We’ve got some SW swell on the way, but the first weekend is a bit of a write-off with onshore winds and messy conditions. The good stuff is just around the corner, though.

The real action kicks off on Tuesday, August 11th. That morning, you’re looking at a clean 6ft SW swell with a 12-second period, combined energy of 1466 (moderate to strong), and the wind is a light offshore from the E. That’s going to give you clean, lined-up waves. This is the pick of the week for experienced surfers, as the size is getting solid. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Tuesday afternoon drops to a clean 4ft, still offshore, but with lower energy (643). Still a fun, glassy session.

Wednesday, August 12th is a real gem. The SW swell is around 4ft–4ft, but the period stretches to a very long 19 seconds. That’s pure groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (1077–1086), and with light cross-offshore breezes, it’ll be clean. This is classic point-break swell—long, powerful lines. The sets might be a bit spaced out with that long period, and at a beach-and-reef setup like the Strand, it could get a little straight, but for the guys who know the banks, it’s going to be world-class.

Thursday, August 13th keeps the run going. Morning sees a 5ft SW swell with a 19-second period, energy at 1741 (strong), and nearly glassy conditions. That’s your standout session. The afternoon stays clean at 5ft.

Friday, August 14th is small and glassy, with 3ft waves. Perfect for a longboard, but nothing to write home about.

Saturday, August 15th through Monday, August 17th gets ugly. The wind swings onshore, the swell drops, and it gets choppy. You’re looking at a few days of junk.

There’s a glimmer on Sunday, August 16th with a clean 5ft SW swell returning, glassy in the morning, with energy at 998 (moderate). Definitely worth a paddle.

Then another rough patch hits from the 18th to the 21st—onshore wind, small, poor conditions. But the long-range shows a solid pulse around Saturday, August 22nd. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW, with a 13-14 second period. The energy is strong (1948–2468). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but at that size, it’s for experts only. Too big for the average surfer. It’s a promising sign, but we’re over a week out, so don’t book the time off just yet.

In short: The best windows are Tuesday morning, Aug 11, through Thursday, Aug 13, and then Sunday, Aug 16. The standout is Thursday, August 13th morning—clean, strong, and long-period. The big swell on the 22nd is one to watch, but it’s for the brave.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

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