Tip Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a real mixed bag of a forecast ahead for Tip Beach. The good news is there’s some clean, glassy surf on the way, but you’ll have to be patient; the first few days are pretty ordinary.

The week kicks off with a bit of a nothing burger. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th have tiny, feeble waves. You’ll be looking at knee-high slop at best, with combined energy barely registering (82). It’s not worth paddling out for.

Sunday morning the 19th is where things start to get interesting. The swell bumps up to 2.3ft from the S, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 225. The wind is light and cross-off, so the surface will be clean. It’s a decent little window for a longboard.

Then we hit a sweet spot. Monday the 20th is a standout. The swell picks up to 3.9ft from the ENE, carrying a moderate energy (441). The best part? The wind is glassy all day. Expect super clean, fun waves. If you can get out of work, Monday morning is your time.

Tuesday the 21st holds similar clean conditions in the morning, with 3.0ft swell and glassy winds, but the energy is a bit lower. Wednesday the 22nd is more of the same – small but glassy.

Thursday the 23rd sees a shift. A stronger SW swell arrives, hitting 5.9ft in the morning with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is a cross-off, but it’s a breezy 15 km/h. The energy is strong (436), but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and disorganized. This one is for the crew on a fish or a groveler.

The next few days get messy. From the 24th to the 26th, strong winds and poor surf quality make for a flat spell. It’s not worth your time.

Monday the 27th offers a reprieve. A 4.9ft SW swell with a short period, but the wind is light and cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate (381). It’s a solid option for a morning session.

Tuesday the 28th brings a change. The swell drops to 1.6ft from the SE, but the period stretches to 14 seconds – a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (217). With light, clean winds, there will be some clean, peeling lines, but the long period means it might close out on the beach. Look for a sandbar that’s working.

We get a bit of a lull again until Thursday the 30th. Things get serious. A massive 9.8ft SW swell arrives with a very strong energy reading of 2090. This is big, powerful, and straight-up dangerous for a beach break. The wind is favorable, but this one is for experts only. Unless you’re on a big gun and know what you’re doing, give it a miss.

Friday the 31st has a sweet spot in the morning. The swell backs down to 5.6ft from the SW, and the wind turns offshore. That combination is a recipe for some very good, clean surf. The energy is strong (607). This is your second true standout – get on it.

The weekend of August 1st fades out with onshore winds and choppy, poor conditions. The run is over.

For the water temp, it’s sitting at 57.9°F, which is basically average for this time of year. No need to worry about a wetsuit thickness change.

Overall, the best on offer is Monday the 20th for clean, glassy fun on a small ENE swell, and Friday the 31st for a bigger, cleaner, offshore session. Go get it.

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