Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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