Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Looking at the coming weeks, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for Strand (Pipe). We’ve got some solid swell pulses lined up, but the wind is going to be the real gatekeeper. The water temp is sitting at a fairly average 59°F for the time of year, so you won’t need the thickest steamer just yet.

The week kicks off with a bit of a struggle this Sunday the 9th. There’s a solid 5ft SW groundswell (12 sec period) in the morning, but that strong cross-off wind is going to chop it up, making for a messy session. The swell energy is moderate-high (1115), but the quality just isn’t there.

We get a real standout on Tuesday the 11th. The morning brings a clean 6ft S swell with a 12-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the east. This is the one to circle. The combined energy is strong (1550) and the offshore wind will have the waves peeling nicely. It’s intermediate-friendly territory, but watch for the crowd.

Wednesday the 12th is a close second. We’re looking at a glassy morning with a 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is moderate-strong (1085), and that glassy wind will make for some beautiful, clean lines on the sets. The long period means the sets will be defined, which helps with the paddle out.

Later in the week, from Thursday the 13th into Friday the 14th, the swell drops off but the winds stay light and clean. The surf gets smaller, around 3ft, but it will be clean. A good option for a log or a fun mid-length.

We then hit a long, flat spell from the 15th through the 19th of August. The swell almost entirely vanishes, with onshore and cross-shore winds making things a write-off. A real quiet period, I’m afraid.

Now, if you’re a patient soul, the end of the forecast window is very promising. Look at Friday the 21st of August. This is for the experts. Both morning and afternoon are completely glassy with a pumping 8ft SSW swell (13 sec period). The combined energy is massive, hitting 2206 in the afternoon. That’s a powerful, clean swell with no wind on it whatsoever. It will be a serious, heavy day and only for those with the skills to handle it. The following Saturday and Sunday look good too, but the wind gets a little tricky.

So, the real standouts are Tuesday the 11th and Friday the 21st of August. The 11th for the clean, manageable size and offshore wind, and the 21st for the raw, glassy power for the experienced crew. Get on it.

Rusty.

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