Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 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
17.5° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strand (Pipe) this week:

The surf forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 24th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 24th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 24th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.4
SW
1.7
S
1.8
S
2.5
SSE
1.5
SE
1.3
SSE
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
2.1
SE
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)91078777121212611111110101010996
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)603430343267922916421123928034817213711063613333222124
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
25
S
20
SE
25
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
10
S
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
15
SSE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
35
SSE
20
E
10
SW
15
S
0
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:09PM
1.35
5:42AM
1.40
5:47PM
1.30
6:21AM
1.38
6:30PM
1.24
7:05AM
1.36
7:23PM
1.18
7:58AM
1.33
8:29PM
1.12
9:01AM
1.31
9:49PM
1.10
10:15AM
1.32
11:11PM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:10AM
0.33
11:22PM
0.22
11:48AM
0.36
11:57PM
0.26
12:31PM
0.38
12:37AM
0.31
1:22PM
0.41
1:25AM
0.38
2:24PM
0.42
2:25AM
0.44
3:38PM
0.41
3:42AM
0.48
4:57PM
0.37
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--
Sunset-7:55--7:55--7:57--7:57--7:58--7:58--7:58-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212220242721262521242621232420262823292926
Feels °C (?)201917202217252218222118212118242420292826
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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 12 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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