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Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast
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Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Strand (Pipe) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 6th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 6th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 6th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | |
413 | 2675 | 1657 | 1170 | 919 | 913 | 423 | 311 | 192 | 178 | 167 | 208 | 351 | 290 | 247 | 347 | 628 | 3876 | 2102 | 1379 | 1702 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:42PM1.42m | 2:47AM1.53m | 3:12PM1.44m | 3:17AM1.51m | 3:41PM1.43m | 3:47AM1.48m | 4:12PM1.40m | 4:18AM1.42m | 4:43PM1.34m | 4:49AM1.34m | 5:16PM1.27m | 5:22AM1.26m | 5:55PM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39AM0.12m | 8:44PM0.23m | 9:07AM0.11m | 9:13PM0.23m | 9:35AM0.13m | 9:43PM0.24m | 10:03AM0.16m | 10:13PM0.28m | 10:33AM0.22m | 10:44PM0.34m | 11:03AM0.29m | 11:16PM0.42m | 11:37AM0.37m | 11:54PM0.50m | |||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 13 | — | 9 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 317 | 2675 | 1657 | 1170 | 919 | 913 | 423 | 311 | 192 | 130 | 120 | 148 | 351 | 290 | 247 | 347 | 628 | 87 | 171 | 127 | 258 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | — | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 413 | 148 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 39 | 198 | 151 | 141 | 130 | 167 | 208 | 190 | 141 | 121 | 86 | 330 | 161 | 148 | — | 270 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 13 | S 15 | SSE 12 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | 176 | — | — | — | 10 | 104 | 38 | 36 | 130 | 178 | 73 | 128 | 38 | 15 | 17 | 51 | 80 | — | — | — | 60 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | NW 2 | WNW 4 | N 4 | N 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 14 | 82 | 72 | 54 | 13 | — | 1 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | 3876 | 2102 | 1379 | 1702 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 6 | 5 | 144 | 144 | 205 | 144 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 33 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 46 | 284 | 0 |
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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.
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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