Strand (Pipe) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.83° E

Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Strand (Pipe) sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.1° 

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, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,707 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s
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 get stuck into this one. We’re looking at a solid run of surf coming up at Strand (Pipe), so grab your boards and get ready.

This first wave of the outlook kicks off proper on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning is the real deal. We’ve got a clean 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period, and it’s glassy. The water temps are about average for the time of year, so no surprise there. The wave energy is pumping, with a combined energy reading of 1422—that’s a solid moderate-to-strong pulse. It’s an excellent session for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns a bit more average with a cross-shore wind, making it a bit more of a gamble.

Wednesday and Thursday look pretty average. The swell drops, winds turn cross-onshore, and it’s mostly choppy. Not worth burning a sick day for.

Then Friday the 24th morning is a standout. We’ve got an 8ft SSW groundswell, with a very long 15-second period. That’s big, powerful, and glassy conditions. This is a serious wave, only for experienced surfers. The combined energy hits 2647, which is strong. This is the best of the first week, no question.

Saturday the 25th morning is another beauty. Glassy conditions again, with a 6ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. It’s clean, consistent, and the energy is still strong at 2146. The afternoon session stays clean with a cross-off breeze.

The next few days see a mix of smaller swells and varying winds. Sunday the 26th is a write-off with onshore winds. Monday the 27th morning brings a surprise: a 4ft SSW swell but with a very long 16-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The wave energy is still strong at 1643, so it’ll be a nice, tidy groundswell for the experienced crew.

Tuesday the 28th is a bit of a wildcard. The swell picks up to 8-8ft, but it’s short-period windswell from the SSE/SE, with a 9-second period. The winds are strong, over 18 mph, cross-off. The energy is high (over 2000), but the quality is questionable. For a beach-and-reef setup, this might be more fun for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

Wednesday the 29th morning is a proper highlight. A 6ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and sweet offshore winds. The energy is strong at 2073. That’s a clean, hollow-looking wave.

Moving into the second week, things stay promising. Thursday the 30th is a glassy day with a 5ft SSW swell, clean and easy. The 31st of July is small but glassy—3ft to 4ft with a long period, more of a longboard or funboard day.

Saturday the 1st of August is a real standout for the second week. Morning glass, 5ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, strong energy at 1112. The afternoon stays clean. It’s a great option for a weekend paddle.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are smaller and more average, with onshore winds and weaker energy. A bit of a lull.

Then Tuesday the 4th of August brings a cracker. The morning is small at 5ft but glassy, and the afternoon sees a 8ft SSW swell build with glassy conditions. The energy is 2180—strong. That’s a serious session for the experienced.

Wednesday the 5th of August closes it out with a choppy, windy day, so that’s a no-go.

Overall, the clear standout is Friday the 24th morning with the 8ft glassy groundswell, and for the second week, Tuesday the 4th afternoon is the one to circle. Crowds are possible at Strand (Pipe) on the good days, so get there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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3
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.9
SSW
13
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
259
1376
1370
778
597
433
472
671
1144
4377
2625
1874
1261
1188
784
579
433
668
607
Wind (km/h)
10
N
0
W
10
S
0
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
N
20
N
15
N
5
ESE
5
SSE
15
S
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
SSE
5
NE
5
W
10
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:12AM1.08m
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
Low Tide
2:13AM0.44m
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
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7:45
7:43
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7:41
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5:55
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Temp °C
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16
12
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15
12
13
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17
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21
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Feels °C
12
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9
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14
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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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