Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
15.1° C
0.5° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,941 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 12th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 12th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here with the full rundown for Strand (Pipe). We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a bit of a slow burner for the first few days.

Things start off this Sunday, the 12th, with a building swell. The morning is looking pretty tidy with a 5ft south swell, 11-second period, and light east winds keeping it clean. The water is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (904). Surf’s on the cards, but the standout quality really kicks off later. Sunday afternoon gets glassy as the wind drops to next to nothing, and the swell drops to 3ft – clean but smaller.

Monday the 13th drops right off with tiny 3ft and 2ft waves. Glassy conditions, but very ordinary. Tuesday the 14th is a write-off with tiny, weak swell (80-83 energy) and messy wind. Wednesday the 15th brings a bit of hope with a long-period 17-second groundswell pushing 6ft by the afternoon. That’s a big, powerful swell, but with cross-shore winds, it’s going to be tricky. The energy is strong (1722). That long period really wants a reef or point to shine, and Strand is a beach-and-reef setup, so it might be lumpy. Thursday the 16th cleans up nicely in the afternoon with glassy conditions and 5ft SW swell, very good potential.

Now, here’s where we get the real standout. Friday the 17th is the pick of the first week. The morning is clean with a 6ft SSW swell, 11-second period, and cross-offshore winds. The energy is solid (844). By the afternoon, it’s pushing 8ft with a 12-second period – that’s powerful, expert-level stuff with clean side-offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 1343. This is a proper session for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 18th is also excellent. Glassy morning with 6ft, 13-second SSW groundswell, and very clean. The energy is 965. The afternoon goes glassy with 4ft – perfect for a longboard.

The following week gets a bit quieter until a real bomb shows up. Tuesday the 21st is a huge standout. We’re looking at a 7ft SSW swell in the morning, jumping to 8ft in the afternoon, with 10-11 second periods. The winds are offshore, and the wave energy is massive (1579 in the morning, 2424 in the afternoon). This is expert terrain, and it’s clean. Then Wednesday the 22nd is even bigger – 8ft in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon, with 14-second long-period groundswell and glassy conditions. The energy is over 2700 – that’s strong to very strong. This is the peak of the run, but it’s only for the bold.

Thursday the 23rd gets ruined by a strong 25 mph NNW cross-onshore wind, making a mess of the 7ft swell. Friday the 24th is big but questionable; 8ft with 18-second period and high energy (3841) but cross-offshore winds, it’ll be a challenge.

The final weekend, Saturday the 25th, is a last true highlight. The morning is glassy with a 6ft, 15-second SSW groundswell, clean and powerful. Energy is 1668. Sunday the 26th sees 10ft waves – massive, for experts only – with cross-offshore winds in the afternoon, producing 2682 energy. That’s a serious session.

Crowds at Strand are sometimes a problem, especially on the standout days, so get in early. The 21st, 22nd, and 25th are the ones to circle on your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.5
S
11
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10
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10
0.8
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10
0.7
SSW
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
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13
2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
517
221
237
111
78
46
42
40
78
350
1716
1704
947
669
1154
844
1343
1072
931
444
404
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
SE
10
ENE
5
WNW
5
SSW
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
N
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
E
5
W
5
WSW
5
S
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
E
5
NNE
5
NNW
10
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High Tide
1:48PM1.37m
2:02AM1.51m
2:40PM1.48m
2:54AM1.56m
3:27PM1.57m
3:42AM1.58m
4:12PM1.63m
4:28AM1.56m
4:55PM1.64m
5:11AM1.50m
5:37PM1.61m
5:53AM1.40m
6:18PM1.54m
Low Tide
7:54PM0.27m
8:28AM0.09m
8:48PM0.17m
9:15AM0.03m
9:38PM0.11m
9:59AM-0.00m
10:25PM0.08m
10:40AM0.01m
11:11PM0.10m
11:20AM0.07m
11:55PM0.16m
12:00PM0.16m
00:39AM0.25m
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Feels °C
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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.

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