Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 07 Dec 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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average 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 Sunday (Dec 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 7th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 7th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 13th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
1
3
1
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
2.2
SSE
0.9
SW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
3
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)12121212121211111212710999181614141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)607471361405527549543423421309427148161138542496538335952561808
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
30
S
15
ESE
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
ESE
20
SSW
30
SSE
20
ESE
15
SE
30
SSE
20
E
10
SW
15
WSW
15
N
40
NW
30
WNW
20
NW
35
W
25
WSW
0
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:55PM
1.50
5:28AM
1.48
5:44PM
1.38
6:19AM
1.41
6:36PM
1.25
7:14AM
1.34
7:35PM
1.13
8:15AM
1.27
8:45PM
1.05
9:21AM
1.22
10:04PM
1.02
10:28AM
1.21
11:18PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:50AM
0.17
11:12PM
0.11
11:41AM
0.25
11:59PM
0.21
12:37PM
0.34
12:48AM
0.32
1:39PM
0.43
1:43AM
0.42
2:50PM
0.49
2:47AM
0.51
4:06PM
0.51
4:00AM
0.56
5:15PM
0.48
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunrise5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--
Sunset-7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:49--7:49--7:50-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------------1031-
Temp. °C252419232319232219262922282820242317181817
Feels °C (?)222016202018211916232519282822171516111214
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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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