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Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast
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Strand (Pipe) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 19 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strand (Pipe) this week:
The surf forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strand (Pipe) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 25th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strand (Pipe) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 130 | 97 | 73 | 172 | 91 | 742 | 439 | 384 | 492 | 875 | 547 | 261 | 425 | 303 | 203 | 229 | 669 | 365 | 1122 | 1668 | 1139 | 867 | 721 | 347 | 189 | 133 | 133 | 189 | 128 | 121 | 218 | 300 | 191 | 139 | 104 | 100 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:04PM 1.07 | 7:20AM 1.07 | 8:39PM 1.03 | 9:09AM 1.02 | 10:25PM 1.10 | 10:54AM 1.09 | 11:35PM 1.24 | 12:02PM 1.21 | 12:25AM 1.41 | 12:53PM 1.35 | 1:09AM 1.57 | 1:38PM 1.47 | 1:51AM 1.69 | 2:21PM 1.56 | 2:32AM 1.77 | 3:02PM 1.61 | 3:14AM 1.78 | 3:44PM 1.61 | 3:56AM 1.73 | 4:26PM 1.56 | 4:40AM 1.62 | 5:10PM 1.47 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:39PM 0.48 | 1:02AM 0.61 | 1:52PM 0.55 | 2:49AM 0.66 | 3:41PM 0.56 | 4:49AM 0.58 | 5:10PM 0.48 | 5:59AM 0.43 | 6:09PM 0.36 | 6:49AM 0.25 | 6:56PM 0.24 | 7:33AM 0.08 | 7:40PM 0.13 | 8:14AM -0.04 | 8:22PM 0.06 | 8:55AM -0.11 | 9:04PM 0.02 | 9:35AM -0.11 | 9:46PM 0.04 | 10:17AM -0.05 | 10:30PM 0.10 | 10:59AM 0.06 | 11:16PM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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