Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
15.1° C
0.3° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,944 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SW 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 (Aug 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 6th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 8th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag here at Strand (Pipe). The opening days are pretty quiet, so don’t expect much action right away. We’ve got a slow start, but things pick up mid-period, with a couple of windows that are worth circling on the calendar.

We kick things off on Sunday the 2nd with some small, weak surf. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is about normal for this time of year. Morning is pretty marginal, but the afternoon cleans up nicely – glassy, with a little 3ft SW swell. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a start. Monday looks similar, with a glassy morning and a clean afternoon, swell around 3ft. Honestly, these early days are about getting wet, not chasing epic waves.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Tuesday the 4th is pretty ordinary, and Wednesday the 5th gets blown out. A NNW wind kicks up to 16 mph, turning things messy and choppy. Not worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy is up there, but the quality is poor. Kite surfers might have more fun than us on a day like that.

Thursday the 6th gets more interesting. Swell pushes up to 6ft in the morning, but the wind is cross-shore. The afternoon, though, is a standout – clean, cross-off breeze, 6ft of SW swell, and conditions that should have experienced surfers grinning. Friday the 7th keeps the momentum. Morning is the pick: 6ft of SSW groundswell with an offshore breeze. Clean and punchy. It’s on the bigger side, so best for those with some experience.

Saturday the 8th is a step down. The swell is still there – 7ft in the morning – but the wind goes cross-onshore and then gets strong in the afternoon. Sunday the 9th is a write-off with rain and strong onshore winds. The energy is still moderate, but the surf shape is going to be poor. Not your day.

After that, we drop right back down. Monday the 10th is small, messy, and windy. Keep the board in the car.

Now, here’s the big one. Tuesday the 11th. Boom. Swell jumps to 15ft in the morning – that’s some serious power – with a solid 12-second period. The wind is offshore, so the cleanup is on. This is expert-only territory, and it’s going to be big, heavy, and probably a bit raw. It drops to 12ft in the afternoon, still huge. Wednesday the 12th keeps things big, with 12ft sets and offshore winds, but it’s a lot of water moving around. This whole stretch is the standout for the period. It’s going to be a proper show.

By Thursday the 13th, it starts to ease. Stacks of 5ft in the morning with a clean cross-off breeze – that’s looking fun for the average surfer. The rest of the week, from the 14th to the 17th, settles back into the small-to-medium range. There’s a really clean morning on the 14th with a 3ft, long-period groundswell (17 seconds) and glassy wind – that’s a sneaky-good pick for a quiet session. But that long period and the beach/reef mix at Strand (Pipe) can make things a bit straight. After that, it’s mostly small, with increasing wind from the 16th onwards, so plan accordingly.

If you’ve got the skill for it, that Tuesday-to-Wednesday window is the prime time. Otherwise, keep an eye on Sunday the 2nd afternoon, Monday the 3rd, and Thursday the 6th afternoon for some clean, manageable waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

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SW
13
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
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277
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228
171
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917
1187
1639
1261
921
1714
1388
1179
1061
1509
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Wind (km/h)
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N
0
SSE
5
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NW
5
SSE
10
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5
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NNW
25
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High Tide
5:33PM1.54m
5:47AM1.36m
6:07PM1.49m
6:26AM1.29m
6:47PM1.43m
7:13AM1.20m
7:37PM1.34m
8:16AM1.11m
8:46PM1.25m
9:49AM1.06m
10:22PM1.21m
11:32AM1.10m
11:56PM1.26m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.15m
11:46PM0.22m
11:48AM0.21m
00:24AM0.26m
12:24PM0.29m
1:08AM0.32m
1:09PM0.39m
2:06AM0.40m
2:11PM0.49m
3:28AM0.46m
3:46PM0.55m
5:10AM0.44m
5:37PM0.52m
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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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