Surf Forecasts:
Strand (Pipe) surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Strand (Pipe). The water’s sitting around average for this time of year, nothing too wild on the temp front.
The next week and a half or so has a bit of a lazy start, then a couple of real standouts if you’re patient. The first few days are small but clean, good for a longboard or a funboard. Tuesday the 28th has a solid 6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, but that 19 mph ESE wind is a bit of a huffer, even if it’s offshore. The energy is strong (1452), but the conditions aren’t quite there for a top day.
Wednesday the 29th is where it starts to get tasty. The morning drops to 4ft, still from the SSW, 13-second period, but with a light 6 mph offshore ENE breeze. That’s clean. By the afternoon, the wind goes glassy, S at 3 mph. Wave energy is moderate (586-655). This is a solid, fun session.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are glassy with tiny 4ft to 2ft SSW/SW swell. Good for a paddle if you’re keen, but nothing to write home about. Energy drops right off (205-157). Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd stay small, around 2ft to 3ft. Saturday is glassy, Sunday gets a bit cross and choppy.
Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. Monday the 3rd of August brings a jump: 5ft SW swell, 14-second period, glassy in the morning. Energy ramps up to 802. That’s a very good session. But the real standout is Wednesday the 5th of August. Morning brings 5ft SW with a 15-second period, glassy, and energy at 1438. The afternoon pushes to 7ft, same direction, still glassy, energy at 1680. This is an excellent day for experienced surfers. The period is long, so it’ll be better for a point or reef setup, but at Strand (Pipe) it’ll still offer some proper lines with that offshore wind.
Thursday the 6th of August has a solid 8ft SW swell, but the wind goes cross-shore, which mushes things up a bit. That’s big enough for experts only. After that, the wind turns ugly for a few days, with strong onshore and cross-onshore winds through the 7th to 9th. The end of the window, the 10th to 12th, sees some cleaner conditions again, with 6ft to 7ft SSW swells and cross-off winds, but the period drops a bit. There’s good energy there (1025-1727) but the consistency of the wind is a question mark.
Best bet: Wednesday the 5th of August. That’s the one. Glassy, solid size, long period, and plenty of energy. Tuesday the 10th of August is also a strong option for the second week, with clean conditions and a punchy 6ft swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1527 | 1191 | 1127 | 756 | 545 | 634 | 545 | 421 | 414 | 249 | 175 | 141 | 82 | 198 | 205 | 215 | 196 | 178 | 767 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:33AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.37m | 3:06AM1.40m | 3:33PM1.45m | 3:38AM1.43m | 4:03PM1.50m | 4:09AM1.45m | 4:33PM1.54m | 4:40AM1.44m | 5:02PM1.55m | 5:12AM1.41m | 5:33PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.38m | 8:53AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.31m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:47AM0.12m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:16AM0.15m | 11:46PM0.22m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1527 | 1191 | 1127 | 756 | 545 | 634 | 545 | 421 | 414 | 249 | 175 | 141 | 82 | 198 | 205 | 215 | 196 | 178 | 767 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 8 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 19 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 41 | 21 | 10 | 15 | — | 8 | 17 | 4 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 54 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 13 | 12 | 64 | 12 | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | — |
| kJ | 353 | 261 | 228 | 99 | 197 | 103 | 75 | 103 | 96 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
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