Surf Forecasts:
Strand (Pipe) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with 659 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down the Strand (Pipe) forecast.
The first few days are a beauty. Wednesday morning has a clean 4ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, with a light offshore breeze. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. The swell energy is moderate (577), and the waves will be well-shaped. This is a real standout for the intermediate surfer. Wednesday afternoon goes glassy with a light southerly breeze, and the energy picks up (650).
Thursday and Friday keep the good times rolling. The swell drops a little to 3ft and 3ft, but it’s still glassy with that long-period groundswell. The energy is in the moderate range (367-206), but the clean conditions make it worthwhile. Crowds can be a factor here sometimes.
Saturday the 1st of August starts glassy with a small 2ft swell, but it’s a long 14-second period. The energy is weak (227), but it’s a nice morning session. The afternoon gets a bit ordinary, but still glassy.
Now, Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd get a bit messy. The swell stays small, but the wind turns cross-shore and cross-on, making things choppy. Not worth the paddle.
Tuesday the 4th is a mixed bag – morning glassy with a 3ft swell, but the afternoon gets a light onshore wind. Still clean enough for a go.
Here’s where it gets serious. Wednesday the 5th of August has a solid 7ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the energy jumps to strong (1462). But the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit lumpy. This is too big for beginners, and the cross-shore chop makes it tricky. Thursday the 6th gets even bigger, with a 10ft swell, but the wind is howling at 22 mph cross-shore, and the energy is very strong (4167). The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The following days stay big and messy, with onshore winds, until late in the week.
The real standout is Sunday the 9th of August. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft, the wind is a clean cross-off, and the energy is strong (1436). The waves will be clean and powerful. This is the best pick for experienced surfers.
After that, the swell stays solid but the wind is a bit scrappy, until Wednesday the 13th, when things calm down with a 4ft glassy morning session.
So, the best of the bunch? The Wednesday morning glass-off on the 29th of July, or the clean Sunday afternoon session on the 9th of August. You make the call.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
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 kJ | 680 | 536 | 634 | 545 | 357 | 357 | 245 | 175 | 152 | 82 | 198 | 166 | 168 | 202 | 181 | 137 | 235 | 172 | 324 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 3:06AM1.40m | 3:33PM1.45m | 3:38AM1.43m | 4:03PM1.50m | 4:09AM1.45m | 4:33PM1.54m | 4:40AM1.44m | 5:02PM1.55m | 5:12AM1.41m | 5:33PM1.54m | 5:47AM1.36m | 6:07PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.31m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:47AM0.12m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:16AM0.15m | 11:46PM0.22m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:24AM0.26m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 680 | 536 | 634 | 545 | 357 | 357 | 245 | 175 | 116 | 82 | 198 | 166 | 168 | 202 | 181 | 137 | 235 | 152 | 324 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 41 | 16 | 15 | 10 | — | 15 | 24 | 7 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 70 | 106 | 172 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 12 | 64 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 116 | 227 | 109 | 134 | 108 | 20 | 134 | — | 152 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
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