Surf Forecasts:
Strand (Pipe) surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,530 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here with the lowdown on Strand (Pipe) for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of surf, and the water is a chilly 57°, which is a touch colder than usual, so grab a good wetsuit.
The whole show kicks off with a meaty, long-period SW groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1219), and those 18-second intervals mean the waves will have serious grunt and shape. The absolute best bet is Wednesday morning, August 12th. We’re talking clean 4ft SW swell with a light offshore E breeze. That’s glassy conditions, proper lines, and the kind of morning that makes you call in sick. It’s definitely best for experienced surfers, as the power is legit.
The action keeps going through Thursday morning, August 13th, with a touch more size at 5ft SW and a clean cross-off breeze. The swell energy actually peaks here (1414). Thursday afternoon, the wind shifts and it gets a bit scrappy, but the morning session is a standout.
We get a bit of a breather late Friday and Saturday, August 14th-15th, with the swell dropping to around 3ft. Saturday morning is a real gem, though – glassy conditions with that 3ft SW swell. It’s small but clean, perfect for a longboard or a funboard.
Then, get ready. Monday morning, August 17th, another push of SW swell comes through at 5ft with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is back up (642), and it’s looking very good. The following Saturday, August 22nd, is also a ripper, with 5ft SSW swell and clean cross-off winds all day. The energy is strong (717) and the sets will have some punch.
We’ve got a great run of dawn patrols and afternoons right through to the end of the month. The morning of Thursday, August 27th, is a standout with glassy conditions and a clean 4ft SW swell. The water will be cool, but the waves will be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1101 | 985 | 746 | 1327 | 943 | 611 | 360 | 418 | 308 | 264 | 261 | 328 | 309 | 429 | 681 | 642 | 458 | 480 | 520 | 361 | 288 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:14PM1.64m | 3:29AM1.58m | 3:53PM1.70m | 4:08AM1.58m | 4:29PM1.71m | 4:45AM1.53m | 5:04PM1.66m | 5:21AM1.45m | 5:38PM1.57m | 5:55AM1.34m | 6:12PM1.45m | 6:30AM1.23m | 6:46PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02AM0.02m | 9:28PM0.05m | 9:40AM-0.02m | 10:08PM0.02m | 10:16AM-0.01m | 10:46PM0.04m | 10:51AM0.05m | 11:22PM0.10m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:56PM0.19m | 11:56AM0.25m | 00:30AM0.31m | 12:28PM0.38m | 1:06AM0.43m | |||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1101 | 985 | 746 | 1327 | 943 | 611 | 360 | 418 | 308 | 264 | 261 | 328 | 309 | 429 | 681 | 642 | 458 | 480 | 423 | 361 | 288 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 6 | SW 21 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | W 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SSE 4 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 8 |
| kJ | 66 | 32 | 658 | 87 | 49 | 34 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 520 | 118 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 52 | 27 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | NW 3 | W 3 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | ESE 5 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 500 | 86 | 43 | — | — | — | 2 | 23 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | 49 | 55 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 0 |
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