Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.0° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,652 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up, crew. This is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the next two weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but there are a couple of windows where it’s going to be absolutely firing.

The first bit of action is on Thursday, September 3rd. The morning at Strand (Pipe) is looking pretty good. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell pushing in from the south, with a decent 9-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate (754), so there’s plenty of push. It’s not a classic stand-out, but it’s a solid start to the forecast.

The real standout, though, is coming up on Sunday, September 6th. Get your gear ready. That morning, a long-period groundswell from the south-southwest rolls in – 5ft at 18 seconds. That’s a proper pulse of energy (1773 combined energy), and it’s going to break with some serious shape and power. This is for experienced surfers only; the sets will be long and clean, perfect for a point break or reef. The wind is a light offshore from the east, so it’ll be glassy. The water is about average for this time of year.

Then, on the afternoon of September 13th, we get another cracker. Sunday the 13th afternoon sees an 8ft south-easterly swell (period 9 seconds) with the wind going completely glassy. The combined energy is strong (1724), and it’s going to be a clean, powerful wave. Again, this is one for the experienced crew, as that size can get a bit unruly.

There’s a long gap in the middle of the second week, from the 14th to the 17th, where the wind and swell aren’t lining up for much. But the 17th of September (Thursday) afternoon brings a huge, powerful swell from the south-southwest – 10ft with an 11-second period. The combined energy is massive (3552), but the wind is clean cross-offshore. This is big, heavy, and only for experts. It’s a promising but less certain call this far out.

So, to sum it up: Sunday the 6th is the best morning session, and Sunday the 13th is the best afternoon. Get out there and get some.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
1
1
1
0
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
0
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.5
S
9
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
8
2.3
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.9
SE
7
0.9
SW
21
1.6
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
466
343
1263
1409
1010
876
638
383
392
658
1652
864
576
595
536
333
260
97
103
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
35
ESE
45
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
25
E
10
E
0
ENE
5
NE
15
NNW
10
WNW
0
ENE
10
NNW
10
S
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
6:46AM1.21m
7:09PM1.29m
7:53AM1.09m
8:29PM1.16m
9:45AM1.04m
10:28PM1.13m
11:39AM1.12m
00:05AM1.21m
12:47PM1.28m
1:06AM1.34m
1:36PM1.45m
1:53AM1.45m
Low Tide
00:38AM0.30m
12:45PM0.40m
1:37AM0.43m
1:53PM0.54m
3:13AM0.52m
3:57PM0.60m
5:15AM0.49m
5:55PM0.51m
6:33AM0.36m
7:03PM0.35m
7:24AM0.23m
7:51PM0.20m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:00
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:25
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:29
6:30
6:30
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2
Temp °C
14
16
15
15
16
18
13
16
20
15
21
26
23
23
25
20
22
24
18
Feels °C
13
13
9
8
8
9
6
10
14
10
19
26
22
21
24
20
22
23
18
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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).

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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