Surf Forecasts:
Strand (Pipe) surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,652 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up, crew. This is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the next two weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but there are a couple of windows where it’s going to be absolutely firing.
The first bit of action is on Thursday, September 3rd. The morning at Strand (Pipe) is looking pretty good. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell pushing in from the south, with a decent 9-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate (754), so there’s plenty of push. It’s not a classic stand-out, but it’s a solid start to the forecast.
The real standout, though, is coming up on Sunday, September 6th. Get your gear ready. That morning, a long-period groundswell from the south-southwest rolls in – 5ft at 18 seconds. That’s a proper pulse of energy (1773 combined energy), and it’s going to break with some serious shape and power. This is for experienced surfers only; the sets will be long and clean, perfect for a point break or reef. The wind is a light offshore from the east, so it’ll be glassy. The water is about average for this time of year.
Then, on the afternoon of September 13th, we get another cracker. Sunday the 13th afternoon sees an 8ft south-easterly swell (period 9 seconds) with the wind going completely glassy. The combined energy is strong (1724), and it’s going to be a clean, powerful wave. Again, this is one for the experienced crew, as that size can get a bit unruly.
There’s a long gap in the middle of the second week, from the 14th to the 17th, where the wind and swell aren’t lining up for much. But the 17th of September (Thursday) afternoon brings a huge, powerful swell from the south-southwest – 10ft with an 11-second period. The combined energy is massive (3552), but the wind is clean cross-offshore. This is big, heavy, and only for experts. It’s a promising but less certain call this far out.
So, to sum it up: Sunday the 6th is the best morning session, and Sunday the 13th is the best afternoon. Get out there and get some.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 466 | 343 | 1263 | 1409 | 1010 | 876 | 638 | 383 | 392 | 658 | 1652 | 864 | 576 | 595 | 536 | 333 | 260 | 97 | 103 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:46AM1.21m | 7:09PM1.29m | 7:53AM1.09m | 8:29PM1.16m | 9:45AM1.04m | 10:28PM1.13m | 11:39AM1.12m | 00:05AM1.21m | 12:47PM1.28m | 1:06AM1.34m | 1:36PM1.45m | 1:53AM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:38AM0.30m | 12:45PM0.40m | 1:37AM0.43m | 1:53PM0.54m | 3:13AM0.52m | 3:57PM0.60m | 5:15AM0.49m | 5:55PM0.51m | 6:33AM0.36m | 7:03PM0.35m | 7:24AM0.23m | 7:51PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 6:25 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 9 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 466 | 155 | 99 | 67 | 463 | 15 | 56 | 110 | 128 | 658 | 1652 | 864 | 576 | 595 | 536 | 333 | 260 | 97 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 12 | W 15 | — | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 146 | 256 | 18 | — | 145 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 37 | 6 | 67 | 24 | 18 | 29 | 12 | 41 | 75 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SSW 12 | — | S 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | SW 20 | ESE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 46 | 127 | 80 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | NW 2 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 343 | 1263 | 1409 | 1010 | 876 | 638 | 383 | 392 | 318 | 115 | 516 | — | 2 | 17 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 900 | 1322 | 207 | 262 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0 |
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