Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 11 Jul 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
15.4° 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 Friday (Jul 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 11th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 18th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 18th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days.

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Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.8
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.7
SSW
1
S
Period(s) (?)151414151414131312121111141916151413131415151414141413141413131212141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)174994955333634793273202011889288275544604187282014282113961133124512982291277039716497324325762031109421622887200714671400180717291783597
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
15
SW
10
ESE
10
E
5
S
5
E
5
WSW
10
SW
5
W
15
N
15
NW
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NW
20
N
35
N
35
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
E
5
SW
10
SSW
5
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
NW
15
WNW
20
N
5
S
15
SSE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffglassoffglasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
ononcrossoffglasscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:57PM
1.44
4:02AM
1.45
4:32PM
1.49
4:39AM
1.45
5:08PM
1.52
5:17AM
1.42
5:46PM
1.53
5:58AM
1.37
6:26PM
1.51
6:44AM
1.30
7:11PM
1.46
7:37AM
1.22
8:04PM
1.39
8:43AM
1.14
9:10PM
1.32
10:04AM
1.11
10:30PM
1.28
11:31AM
1.13
11:51PM
1.30
12:45PM
1.21
1:01AM
1.36
1:45PM
1.32
1:58AM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:44AM
0.15
10:02PM
0.26
10:17AM
0.12
10:39PM
0.24
10:51AM
0.12
11:18PM
0.23
11:26AM
0.14
11:59PM
0.24
12:04PM
0.19
12:43AM
0.27
12:46PM
0.26
1:34AM
0.31
1:36PM
0.35
2:35AM
0.36
2:38PM
0.44
3:50AM
0.39
3:59PM
0.50
5:14AM
0.38
5:31PM
0.49
6:31AM
0.33
6:50PM
0.42
7:32AM
0.24
7:52PM
0.32
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Sunrise7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:46--7:46--7:45--7:43--
Sunset-5:50--5:51--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:53--5:54--5:55--5:55--5:57-
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Rain (mm)
4------------------361--------------
Temp. °C141211101312141413131412141614151713141515131412111311141311111312131513
Feels °C (?)978711101311119108111312121310891210109911911989109121311

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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