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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipe this week:
The surf forecast for Pipe over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pipe in the next 12 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 21st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipe over the next 12 days.
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 82 | 121 | 282 | 256 | 345 | 298 | 127 | 200 | 83 | 1098 | 2716 | 2329 | 1352 | 1014 | 823 | 439 | 353 | 262 | 139 | 187 | 658 | 516 | 783 | 827 | 784 | 827 | 1035 | 935 | 1086 | 1075 | 1328 | 441 | 282 | 198 | 164 | 260 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:16PM 1.58 | 2:28AM 1.78 | 2:43PM 1.67 | 2:54AM 1.85 | 3:10PM 1.74 | 3:19AM 1.91 | 3:36PM 1.78 | 3:45AM 1.93 | 4:03PM 1.80 | 4:11AM 1.92 | 4:31PM 1.78 | 4:39AM 1.89 | 5:01PM 1.74 | 5:08AM 1.82 | 5:33PM 1.68 | 5:41AM 1.72 | 6:12PM 1.59 | 6:21AM 1.60 | 7:03PM 1.49 | 7:16AM 1.45 | 8:20PM 1.41 | 8:48AM 1.34 | 10:05PM 1.42 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:20AM 0.56 | 8:15PM 0.53 | 8:43AM 0.47 | 8:41PM 0.45 | 9:07AM 0.39 | 9:07PM 0.39 | 9:31AM 0.33 | 9:32PM 0.36 | 9:56AM 0.30 | 9:59PM 0.36 | 10:22AM 0.30 | 10:26PM 0.38 | 10:50AM 0.33 | 10:55PM 0.44 | 11:21AM 0.38 | 11:28PM 0.52 | 11:55AM 0.47 | 12:06AM 0.63 | 12:36PM 0.58 | 12:57AM 0.75 | 1:33PM 0.70 | 2:21AM 0.86 | 3:05PM 0.78 | 4:38AM 0.85 | ||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pipe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pipe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pipe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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 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.
Pipe is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Port Elizabeth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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