Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
15.4° C
0.1° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 13s. 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 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 27th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s take a look at the 16-day stretch ahead for us at Strand (Pipe). We’ve got a pretty decent run of swell coming through, but it’s not all magic carpet rides. The water temp is sitting at about 60° right now, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing weird going on there.

We kick things off on Saturday the 25th of July. The morning shows a clean 6ft swell from the SSW, with a cross-off SE breeze at just 3 mph. The wave energy is strong, registering 1649. This is proper, clean surf for experienced surfers. That swell period is 13 seconds, so it’s a nice groundswell with good shape. The afternoon holds up too, with a 6ft SSW swell and light cross-off wind, though the energy drops a bit to 898.

Sunday the 26th is a real standout. The morning goes glassy with a 5ft SW swell and 3 mph SSW wind. That’s the kind of clean, groomed face you paddle out for. The energy is moderate at 717, but the conditions are pristine—glassy, clear sky, no wind chop. This is the best session of the weekend, hands down. The afternoon gets a bit crossy but still surfable with a 4ft SW swell and a longer 14-second period, pushing the energy up to 1107.

Monday the 27th sees a bump in size, with 7ft SSW swell in the morning, but the wind picks up to 12 mph from the SE. That’s cross-off, so it’s clean, but the energy is very strong (2377). This is getting into expert territory—too big for beginners. The afternoon stays similar with 6ft swell and 16 mph wind.

Tuesday the 28th is another top-tier morning. Offshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph with a 6ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and strong energy at 1579. The waves will have that long-period power, hollowing out a bit on the reef. This is for the crew who know what they’re doing.

From Wednesday the 29th through Thursday the 30th, the swell drops back to 4–4ft, but the wind goes glassy. Really clean, but smaller. Fun for a longboard or a fish, not a standout.

Then we hit a dry spell. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are poor. Swell drops under 3ft, wind goes onshore or cross-on, and the energy is weak (below 250). It’s a 2-day gap where you’re better off waxing your board and waiting.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are marginal. Small swell, iffy wind. Not worth getting excited about.

Now, here’s a little promise for the following week. Wednesday the 5th of August shows a return of clean surf with a 5ft SW swell in the morning, glassy SSE wind, and strong energy at 913. The afternoon improves to 6ft SW with cross-off wind and energy at 1058. That’s a good day for experienced surfers again.

Thursday the 6th brings more size (6ft SSW) but cross-on wind, so it’s a bit lumpy. The energy is very strong at 1797, but the quality is compromised.

Friday the 7th sees the wind clean up again in the afternoon with offshore ESE breezes at 16 mph and a 5ft SW swell, period 13 seconds. That’ll be clean and powerful.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th of August looks glassy again, with 4–5ft SW swell and light winds. Good, clean, fun waves for everyone. Not a massive swell, but perfect conditions.

Bottom line: if you want the best of the bunch, aim for Sunday the 26th in the morning—that glassy 5ft SW swell is a dream. And keep an eye on Tuesday the 28th morning for the offshore, punchy SSW groundswell. The rest is a mix of small clean days and a couple of stronger, windier sessions for the experts.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
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4
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3
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2
3
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1100
893
816
471
639
529
2377
2097
1527
1337
1301
814
528
414
447
373
440
311
209
164
127
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SSE
5
E
5
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
E
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
E
0
SE
5
SE
10
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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off
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glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:11PM1.10m
1:15AM1.19m
1:54PM1.19m
1:57AM1.26m
2:30PM1.28m
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
Low Tide
7:16PM0.55m
7:45AM0.39m
8:00PM0.46m
8:21AM0.31m
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
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7:43
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7:39
7:37
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5:59
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Feels °C
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18
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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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