Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.2° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,845 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Strand (Pipe) over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s not all clean sailing. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off Tuesday morning, July 21st. The ocean is cooking up a 6ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and it’s dead glassy with a clear sky. The energy is pumping – (1422) – and it’s got that deep, powerful pulse. This is proper groundswell, the kind that’ll hold up well on the reef and give you some long, rippable walls. But at 6ft, it’s starting to get a bit thumpy for beginners, so experienced surfers are in for the treat. The wind is light out of the NW, which is offshore for this spot, so expect clean, lined-up sets. The crowd factor is a “sometimes” deal here, so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Tuesday afternoon the wind swings S and gets cross, making it a bit more wobbly, so the morning is the clear winner.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd drops a notch. The swell backs off to 5ft, but the wind is cross-on from the NNW, and the wave energy drops to (678). It’s a bit grumpy, not the best.

Thursday afternoon, July 23rd is interesting. The swell picks back up to 6ft from the SSW with a 12-second period, and the energy spikes to (1631). The wind is a light cross-shore from the NNW, so it’s not perfect, but there’s a lot of grunt in the water. Worth a look if you’re keen.

The standout of the whole forecast has to be Friday morning, July 24th. We’re looking at an 8ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period – that’s a serious, long-period groundswell. The energy is massive at (2719). It’s absolutely glassy, zero wind, clear sky. This is a heavy, powerful wave. At 8ft, this is expert territory only. The reef should handle that long period beautifully, but it’s a beast. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session to circle.

Saturday morning, July 25th is still a gem. The swell drops to a cleaner 6ft, still glassy, 13-second period, and energy at (1861). Another fantastic morning for experienced surfers without the extreme size of Friday.

Sunday morning, July 26th is a good option for the intermediate crew. The swell is 5ft, glassy, 11-second period. Energy is moderate at (574). Nice and clean.

Looking into the second week, Monday afternoon, July 27th brings a fresh 7ft SSW swell (14s) with a clean cross-off wind from the SE, but it’s a breezy 22 mph. The energy is huge at (3300), but that wind is fresh. It’ll be clean, but you’ll be fighting the breeze.

Wednesday morning, July 29th is a cracker. 7ft SSW groundswell, 14-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the ESE at 6 mph. Energy is (1723). That’s a top-shelf session for the experienced.

Friday morning, July 31st is glassy again with a 5ft SW swell and 15-second period. Energy is (1699). Another beautiful, clean morning.

Saturday, August 1st is a ripper. Both morning and afternoon are glassy or near-glass, with a 7ft to 8ft S swell and a short 10-second period. Energy is (1318) to (1926). That short period S swell can be a bit sectiony, but with zero wind, it’ll be a fun, clean playground. It’s still big enough for intermediates to be careful.

After that, the surf gets messy with strong winds and choppy conditions from August 2nd through to the 5th. The swell drops right off, and the energy fades. There’s a small, clean morning on August 5th with a 3ft SW swell, but it’s weak at (198). Not much to write home about.

So, if you’re after the best, get on Friday the 24th of July for the big, clean groundswell, or Saturday the 25th for a slightly smaller but still glassy session. The morning of Wednesday the 29th is also a top-tier pick.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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13
1.6
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13
1.4
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12
1.3
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11
1.3
SSW
12
1.4
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11
1.6
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16
2.4
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15
2.2
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14
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14
1.8
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13
1.6
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12
1.5
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12
1.3
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11
1.4
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12
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15
1.3
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14
1.6
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16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1303
778
578
433
472
497
718
4585
2445
1960
1411
1060
771
605
418
536
594
428
682
1154
Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
8:35PM1.21m
9:19AM1.01m
9:42PM1.12m
10:47AM0.98m
11:05PM1.09m
12:12PM1.02m
00:20AM1.12m
1:11PM1.10m
1:15AM1.19m
1:54PM1.19m
1:57AM1.26m
2:30PM1.28m
2:33AM1.34m
Low Tide
2:06PM0.51m
3:13AM0.52m
3:11PM0.61m
4:33AM0.56m
4:45PM0.65m
5:58AM0.54m
6:16PM0.62m
7:00AM0.48m
7:16PM0.55m
7:45AM0.39m
8:00PM0.46m
8:21AM0.31m
8:36PM0.38m
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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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