Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.7° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,704 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 15th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window for Strand (Pipe) and it’s got a bit of everything – from flat spells to some absolute bombs. Let’s break it down.

The start is slow. Monday the 13th is pretty ordinary. Sure, there’s a tiny 2.6ft SSW swell rolling in with glassy conditions, but it’s weak, with combined energy of only 181. It’s surfable, but you won’t be telling your mates about it. The water temp is sitting at 58.6°, which is a touch below average for this time of year, nothing too crazy.

We hit a bit of a gap Tuesday the 14th. The swell drops right off to 1.6ft and the wind goes cross-on. Not worth paddling out. That carries through to Wednesday morning, but then things start to get interesting. Wednesday afternoon the 15th is where we see our first real standout. The swell jumps to 5.9ft from the SW, and with a period of 16 seconds, this is proper groundswell pumping in. The wind goes glassy, and the combined energy hits a beefy 1536. This is excellent surf, but at 5.9ft, heading into the bigger range, it’s more for the experienced crew. Be aware that this long-period swell (over 15 seconds) will be better shaped and more powerful at Strand, which is a beach and reef setup, so keep an eye on those rip bowls.

Thursday the 16th keeps the quality up with a solid 5.2ft SW swell, glassy morning winds, and 933 combined energy. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so get it early. The rest of that week and into the weekend (17th–20th) stays in the 3.3ft to 4.6ft range with clean conditions, but nothing pushing the needle like that Wednesday.

Now, mark your calendars for Tuesday the 21st of July. This is the big one. We’re looking at a 7.5ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The wind is glassy, and the combined energy is a massive 2750. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. The size and strength mean it’s expert territory only. It's going to be big, powerful, and look incredible. Wednesday the 22nd gets wrecked by a howling NNW wind (28 to 31 mph), so that day is a washout.

We get another window from Thursday the 23rd. The swell is still a solid 6.9ft, but the afternoon goes glassy again, making it excellent for experienced surfers. Friday the 24th is a bit of a write-off with onshore wind and chop.

The second week really shines on Saturday the 25th. A 4.6ft SW swell builds to 5.9ft in the afternoon, period hitting 15–16 seconds, and the wind is clean cross-off. The combined energy jumps to 1072, then 1495. This is another excellent, clean, powerful swell window for experienced surfers. Sunday the 26th keeps the fun going with glassy conditions and 5.2ft to 5.9ft SW swell. The week rounds out with more solid SW swell on Monday the 27th (though wind gets messy) and Tuesday the 28th, where we see a glassy morning with a 4.9ft, 15-second SW swell and 1145 energy – another excellent, clean session for the experienced.

The Pick: The absolute standout is Tuesday the 21st of July. The 7.5ft SSW groundswell with glassy conditions is the most powerful and cleanest swell of the entire forecast. Get on it if you’ve got the skills. The second best is Wednesday afternoon the 15th and Saturday the 25th for their excellent, clean conditions with strong, long-period SW swells.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Period (s)
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
9
0.5
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10
0.5
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9
0.5
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9
0.4
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
2
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
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13
1.4
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12
1.4
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11
1.2
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11
1.5
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10
1.4
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12
1.1
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11
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
78
47
42
40
78
487
1493
1581
933
613
522
493
334
440
556
274
543
403
309
208
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
SW
10
N
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
SSW
0
ESE
5
NW
5
WSW
5
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15
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15
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10
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10
NNW
10
NW
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5
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15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:40PM1.48m
2:54AM1.56m
3:27PM1.57m
3:42AM1.58m
4:12PM1.63m
4:28AM1.56m
4:55PM1.64m
5:11AM1.50m
5:37PM1.61m
5:53AM1.40m
6:18PM1.54m
6:36AM1.30m
7:00PM1.44m
Low Tide
8:28AM0.09m
8:48PM0.17m
9:15AM0.03m
9:38PM0.11m
9:59AM-0.00m
10:25PM0.08m
10:40AM0.01m
11:11PM0.10m
11:20AM0.07m
11:55PM0.16m
12:00PM0.16m
00:39AM0.25m
12:38PM0.27m
1:23AM0.34m
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Feels °C
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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.

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