Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.7° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 7,207 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table at Strand (Pipe). Right now, it’s a bit slow to get going, but there’s some fun stuff coming if you’re patient.

The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The early stretch is pretty quiet. Friday morning, August 28th, we get a little 3 ft south swell with an 11-second period and glassy conditions—northwest light airs. It’s clean, but with combined energy at 299, it’s on the weaker side; you’ll be scratching for something decent. Friday arvo fades to a 2 ft south-west swell, cross-shore, and really marginal.

Saturday morning the 29th looks alright though. A 2 ft south-west swell, period holding at 14 seconds, and a light cross-offshore from the southeast. The combined energy bumps to 370, and it’s glassy-clean. That’s a nice little session if you’ve got a log or a fish.

Sunday morning the 30th sees the swell bump to 5 ft from the south-southwest, 12-second period, and moderate cross-off wind again. Energy jumps to 795—moderate now—and it’s clean. That’s the pick of the first few days: a bit more push, still tidy, and not too crowded on a Sunday morning.

Monday the 31st drops back a notch with 4 ft south-west swell and light cross-onshore wind, making it a bit bumpy. Not worth rushing for.

Now, a standout appears on Wednesday, September 2nd. Morning session hits with a solid 12 ft south-southwest swell, 17-second period—that’s a very long period groundswell, packing a huge energy reading of 7819. Moderate cross-shore wind keeps some chop, but it’s a big-wave day. This is for experts only; 12 ft is serious. The afternoon drops to 10 ft with a better cross-off breeze and clean faces—still only for the crew with big balls and bigger boards. The long period means it’ll be lining up nicely at Strand, but expect the sets to be widely spaced, making the paddle easier between bombs. Crowds are possible here when it’s on.

After that, the swell drops fast. Thursday the 3rd is messy with strong wind and a short-period SE windswell, and Friday the 4th sees 18 ft of absolute howling SE swell with near-gale winds—34 mph. That’s a kite-surfing show, not a paddle session. Stay on the beach for that one.

Saturday the 5th cleans up a bit with 6 ft south swell and lighter winds, but it’s cross-shore and a little bumpy. A recovery day.

The following week from the 6th to the 12th is mostly small and marginal. Highlights are the morning of Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th: tiny 2 to 2 ft south-west swells but with clean, cross-off winds and a long 16-second period. Very weak energy—251 to 240—but glassy and rideable on a high-performance board. The real gem in the second week is Wednesday morning the 9th: 4 ft south-west swell, 12-second period, light offshore wind from the east-southeast, and combined energy of 653. Conditions are clean, and that’s labeled as very good surf. That’s your sleeper session if you can sneak away.

Overall, the clear standout is the big groundswell on Wednesday, September 2nd for experts, with Saturday, August 30th as the best clean, moderate session for the rest of us. The second week has a nice little window on Wednesday the 9th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
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S
11
0.9
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10
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
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11
1.2
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11
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
14
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
2.2
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
175
136
215
164
286
736
457
349
288
263
334
1176
932
1590
5046
3410
1748
835
330
471
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
20
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
10
SE
5
S
15
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10
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10
SW
20
SSE
25
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30
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35
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:33PM1.61m
3:44AM1.52m
4:01PM1.65m
4:15AM1.52m
4:31PM1.65m
4:47AM1.49m
5:02PM1.62m
5:21AM1.43m
5:37PM1.54m
6:00AM1.33m
6:17PM1.43m
6:46AM1.21m
7:09PM1.29m
Low Tide
9:22AM0.09m
9:44PM0.11m
9:49AM0.06m
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:44PM0.08m
10:48AM0.11m
11:18PM0.12m
11:21AM0.18m
11:54PM0.19m
11:58AM0.28m
00:38AM0.30m
12:45PM0.40m
1:37AM0.43m
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Feels °C
19
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16
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10
7
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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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