Strand (Pipe) surf break

Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 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
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 6th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 6th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
3
4
2
5
5
5
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
S
12
0.9
SW
12
1.2
S
11
2
S
11
3
SSE
13
3
SSE
13
3
SSE
12
3.5
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1657
1170
967
851
431
352
163
218
245
258
200
141
205
351
934
2904
3194
2798
2793
707
944
Wind (km/h)
15
N
30
N
35
NW
30
N
30
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NW
20
N
20
NNW
15
WNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
W
30
N
10
E
5
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNW
5
SW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:47AM1.53m
3:12PM1.44m
3:17AM1.51m
3:41PM1.43m
3:47AM1.48m
4:12PM1.40m
4:18AM1.42m
4:43PM1.34m
4:49AM1.34m
5:16PM1.27m
5:22AM1.26m
5:55PM1.20m
6:00AM1.17m
6:42PM1.13m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.23m
9:07AM0.11m
9:13PM0.23m
9:35AM0.13m
9:43PM0.24m
10:03AM0.16m
10:13PM0.28m
10:33AM0.22m
10:44PM0.34m
11:03AM0.29m
11:16PM0.42m
11:37AM0.37m
11:54PM0.50m
12:17PM0.44m
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
clear
clear
clear
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7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
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6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
1
12
2
1
3
5
5
5
7
Temp °C
14
16
18
16
17
18
18
21
23
18
17
18
15
15
16
14
13
12
12
15
18
13
10
11
10
11
13
16
18
20
17
15
15
14
14
15
11
11
10
11
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
SW
12
1.2
S
11
2
S
11
3
SSE
13
3
SSE
13
0.6
SW
14
2.3
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
12
Energy kJ
1657
1170
967
851
431
352
163
133
245
258
200
107
205
351
934
2904
3194
123
1167
707
944
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.3
S
15
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
W
12
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.5
S
18
Energy kJ
30
11
4
39
160
151
143
100
120
130
193
141
128
247
166
99
134
276
61
34
158
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
17
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
10
4
38
36
130
218
49
144
85
134
3
31
49
91
11
22
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
4
1.3
NW
5
1.3
NNW
5
1.3
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
3
SSE
12
3.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
18
82
72
66
14
2
1
4
3
2
2798
2793
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
5
5
5
5
3
4
Distance (km)
5
233
144
205
144
5
5
16
29
5
16
25
0
0
0
53
0
0
0
5
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
8
6
5
8
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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).

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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