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Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 SAST
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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
19.2° 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 (Mar 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 18th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 19th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 24th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.1
SSE
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)16141413101012121212111111121413139121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1025125998881241175765541941934126119323465614841028633645328252214
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
20
NNW
40
NW
15
WSW
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
25
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
35
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
SE
15
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSE
0
ENE
5
SW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:21AM
1.72
3:40PM
1.60
3:54AM
1.76
4:15PM
1.60
4:28AM
1.74
4:51PM
1.55
5:05AM
1.66
5:29PM
1.46
5:45AM
1.53
6:13PM
1.33
6:31AM
1.37
7:08PM
1.19
7:35AM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11PM
0.03
9:37AM
-0.03
9:43PM
0.00
10:10AM
-0.06
10:16PM
0.02
10:45AM
-0.03
10:52PM
0.08
11:22AM
0.06
11:30PM
0.18
12:04PM
0.19
12:14AM
0.31
12:53PM
0.34
1:12AM
0.47
2:06PM
0.49
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
Sunrise-6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50-
Sunset--6:58--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:49
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--421---------------
Temp. °C212426202020172022182225202530232830232527
Feels °C (?)192221171917151717142021172328222930252728
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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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