Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and have a proper look at the next couple of weeks at Strand (Pipe). It’s a mixed bag, so we’re gonna have to pick our moments.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Nothing doing really until next Tuesday, and even then it’s a bit average. We’ve got some chest-high stuff slated for Tuesday morning with a 6ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, but the cross-onshore breeze will chop it up. Not worth getting too excited about. That stretch from now until then is dead, so don’t hold your breath.

Now, the big one. The standout is next Thursday, September 3rd. That morning is where it’s at. We’re looking at a solid 18ft SSW swell at 11 seconds – that’s a lot of water moving. The combined energy is strong to very strong at (8901). It’s going to be big and powerful, definitely expert territory. Winds are cross-off and moderate, which should keep it reasonably clean, but this is a serious session for serious surfers only. The water is 58°, a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The afternoon sees the same swell but the wind jumps to 28 mph, so that’s a write-off. Don’t bother.

After that big pulse, it eases but stays contestable for a few days. Friday the 4th has a cleaner 7ft SSE swell in the morning, but a fresh cross-off breeze will make it a bit wild. The period drops to 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy. Not a standout by any means.

We get another shot the following Monday, September 7th. It’s not as big, but it’s got better wind. Morning has a 8ft SE swell at 10 seconds with a fresh offshore E wind. That’s a proper offshore, good for keeping the faces clean. By the afternoon, it’s up to 10ft and still offshore. This is a solid option, though it's hard to top that big Thursday morning.

The following week gets pretty tired. There’s a couple of glassy days, like Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th, but the swell is tiny – under 3ft. You’ll be on a longboard if you’re out at all. Then there is a bit of a pickup around Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th, but it’s still pretty ordinary.

The real sleeper to watch is Saturday, September 12th. Early morning looks clean with a 8ft SSE swell at 9 seconds and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (1351), and it’s clean. That’s a nice one for the experienced crew, a far cry from the chaos of the 3rd.

So, to wrap it up: If you want the big, heavy, hold-onto-yourself session, be out there Thursday morning, September 3rd. If you want something still solid but a bit more manageable, Monday the 7th looks good with that offshore wind. After that, it’s mostly a waiting game for the next proper swell.

Rusty.

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