Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Issued: 1 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
14.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Strand over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, things are flat and messy. Sunday the 5th is a washout with tiny 2ft SW windswell and a light cross-breeze messing it up, wave energy is weak at 153. Not worth paddling out. We've got a bit of a wait, but hang tight.

Monday the 6th is where it finally turns on. The morning starts glassy, calm as a millpond, with a clean 4ft SW groundswell rolling in. The period is a solid 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 369. This is your pick of the early week – clean conditions and fun little waves. The water temp is 59°, which is about average for this time of year. Tuesday the 7th holds similar size at 4ft to 5ft, but the wind gets a bit crossed, making it a touch lumpy. Still surfable though, with energy building through the day.

Wednesday the 8th morning is glassy again with 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds – that's a nice long period groundswell, meaning good shape and energy. Combined energy is strong at 978. This is another standout, especially for the clean morning session. Thursday the 9th sees the swell bump up to 8ft in the morning, which is getting big – best left for experienced surfers. Offshore winds keep it clean though. Friday the 10th is the real gem: clean offshore winds all day, 6ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, and combined energy over 1200. This is strong wave energy and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That's your top call for the week.

Saturday the 11th is still good, with clean 5ft SSW swell, but smaller. Sunday the 12th drops off quickly with weak, onshore wind and rain showers. Nothing to write home about. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are tiny and poor, with 2ft to 2ft swell and weak energy.

Wednesday the 15th afternoon shows a glimmer – 3ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period. That's a proper groundswell, but it's small. Combined energy is moderate at 331. Could be clean and fun on a point or reef. Thursday the 16th afternoon sees a big pulse: 8ft SSW swell, but it comes with a cross-onshore breeze and energy over 2700 – that's very strong, but the wind chops it up. Saturday the 18th is messy, and by Sunday the 19th the morning goes glassy again with 4ft S swell at 12 seconds – a clean session to close out the period.

Through the second week, the 10th of July stands out as the best with offshore winds and solid, clean swell. The 15th also offers a clean but smaller option with very long period swell. Nothing else really grabs you.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SSW
13
2
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
82
403
363
376
520
520
757
757
659
737
1739
1846
1359
1467
1094
875
624
480
401
606
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
0
SSE
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
SSW
0
NW
5
SSW
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
5
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
6:43PM1.39m
6:57AM1.21m
7:26PM1.36m
7:50AM1.16m
8:19PM1.33m
8:58AM1.11m
9:25PM1.30m
10:19AM1.11m
10:42PM1.31m
11:40AM1.16m
11:57PM1.35m
12:50PM1.25m
1:04AM1.43m
Low Tide
12:18PM0.29m
00:57AM0.37m
12:58PM0.34m
1:48AM0.39m
1:48PM0.41m
2:49AM0.41m
2:51PM0.47m
4:03AM0.40m
4:11PM0.49m
5:23AM0.36m
5:36PM0.46m
6:35AM0.27m
6:51PM0.37m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
 mm
2
Temp °C
17
19
16
17
19
16
17
19
15
17
17
13
13
15
12
14
16
14
15
16
14
Feels °C
13
15
13
17
19
16
16
19
15
17
16
10
9
12
8
10
11
10
13
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
9
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SSW
13
2
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.6
S
11
Energy kJ
37
71
403
363
376
520
520
757
757
659
737
1739
1846
1359
1467
1094
875
624
480
401
606
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
89
82
14
5
5
5
4
45
151
319
458
12
23
3
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
23
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
27
23
30
1
1
11
4
10
10
4
2
3
12
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
2
1.1
SE
5
1.2
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.9
ESE
5
1.4
SE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.8
SE
8
Energy kJ
1
49
65
55
33
163
302
283
255
285
427
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
5
5
5
0
0
0
5
25
0
0
177
6
6
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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).

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