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Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast
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Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 20 May 2025 SAST
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 Tuesday (May 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 22nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 21st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 148 | 660 | 4362 | 1485 | 1475 | 2998 | 3549 | 3033 | 2671 | 1708 | 1042 | 866 | 589 | 373 | 375 | 833 | 686 | 437 | 418 | 495 | 386 | 232 | 198 | 493 | 380 | 311 | 340 | 611 | 396 | 389 | 350 | 403 | 245 | 497 | 484 | 325 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | glass | cross | cross | on | on | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:41AM 1.09 | 9:32PM 1.23 | 10:07AM 1.12 | 10:41PM 1.32 | 11:19AM 1.19 | 11:39PM 1.43 | 12:19PM 1.30 | 12:32AM 1.53 | 1:11PM 1.40 | 1:22AM 1.62 | 1:59PM 1.48 | 2:09AM 1.66 | 2:45PM 1.53 | 2:56AM 1.66 | 3:30PM 1.54 | 3:43AM 1.61 | 4:16PM 1.52 | 4:30AM 1.53 | 5:03PM 1.47 | 5:18AM 1.42 | 5:52PM 1.40 | 6:08AM 1.30 | 6:46PM 1.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:53PM 0.47 | 4:01AM 0.48 | 4:11PM 0.45 | 5:13AM 0.37 | 5:18PM 0.39 | 6:11AM 0.24 | 6:17PM 0.31 | 7:02AM 0.11 | 7:10PM 0.22 | 7:49AM 0.02 | 7:59PM 0.16 | 8:35AM -0.02 | 8:47PM 0.12 | 9:20AM -0.02 | 9:35PM 0.12 | 10:04AM 0.02 | 10:23PM 0.16 | 10:49AM 0.10 | 11:13PM 0.24 | 11:36AM 0.19 | 12:06AM 0.33 | 12:24PM 0.30 | 1:04AM 0.42 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 13 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 21 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu 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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