Surf Forecasts:
Strand (Pipe) surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,704 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. Strand (Pipe) has a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there’s some real juice coming if you’re patient.
The week starts off slow. Sunday the 12th is actually the first decent session – a glassy 4ft S swell with a 10-second period, and the water’s sitting at 59°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (622), and with the glassy conditions, it’s a good one to ease into the week.
Monday the 13th drops right off with tiny, weak surf – barely worth a paddle. Tuesday and Wednesday are flat and messy, with strong onshore wind making a mess of things. That 6ft SW swell on Wednesday afternoon the 15th gets a bit of a bump, but it’s cross-shore and a bit raw, so don’t expect anything special.
The real standout comes in the second week. On Wednesday the 22nd, we’ve got a 7ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. Combined energy is strong (1668), and this is serious wave energy for experienced surfers. The morning is a must-check for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The swell direction is a good match for the spot’s optimum SW, so it’s lining up nicely.
Then Thursday the 23rd – look out. The morning has a solid 7ft SW swell, glassy, with a massive 2323 energy reading. That’s expert territory. The afternoon gets a bit nuts with a 15ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s going to be lumpy and only for the brave. The 24th also has a proper 12ft SW swell on Friday morning with glassy conditions – exceptional for the experts.
After that, the swell holds but the wind gets nasty. Sunday the 26th is a write-off with 35 km/h cross-shore wind and poor conditions. The last few days taper off with smaller, onshore junk.
So, the best on offer: the morning of Wednesday the 22nd and Friday the 24th are the two absolute standouts – big, clean, and powerful. Get in the water early. Crowds are possible at Strand (Pipe) during these windows, so be ready for company.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 358 | 237 | 77 | 78 | 47 | 43 | 26 | 23 | 410 | 1581 | 1459 | 933 | 669 | 782 | 499 | 476 | 342 | 363 | 336 | 330 | 236 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 6:36AM1.30m | ||||||||
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 | 12:38PM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 |
 | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | 5:54 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 358 | 237 | 77 | 78 | 47 | 43 | 26 | 14 | 410 | 1581 | 1459 | 933 | 669 | 782 | 499 | 476 | 342 | 363 | 336 | 330 | 236 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 13 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 61 | 61 | 34 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 116 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 51 | 216 | 188 | 135 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | W 11 | WSW 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 35 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 112 | 8 | 146 | 108 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 218 | 139 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 66 | 53 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 |
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