Tip Beach surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 AEST
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Tip Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tip Beach sea temperature is
20.5° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tip Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Tip Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tip Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 4th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 4th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 8th May)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tip Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the W by Fri morning).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Sat
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
!
4
1
2
1
1
3
2
0
2
1
1
1
!
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2.2
NE
8
3
NE
9
2.4
NE
9
1.6
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
3.5
S
9
2.2
S
8
1.3
S
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
493
477
647
1538
904
434
428
433
358
331
394
380
423
260
214
184
1904
592
157
69
57
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNW
5
N
15
SSW
10
NW
15
W
25
WSW
15
W
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NW
15
WSW
20
WSW
30
WNW
45
W
35
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
WSW
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:31AM1.02m
9:07PM1.36m
10:15AM0.98m
9:44PM1.34m
11:01AM0.94m
10:23PM1.30m
11:49AM0.91m
11:06PM1.27m
12:42PM0.89m
11:53PM1.23m
1:37PM0.90m
00:44AM1.20m
2:32PM0.93m
Low Tide
3:21AM0.20m
2:49PM0.50m
4:03AM0.21m
3:23PM0.54m
4:46AM0.23m
4:00PM0.58m
5:31AM0.27m
4:41PM0.61m
6:19AM0.30m
5:27PM0.64m
7:09AM0.32m
6:23PM0.66m
8:00AM0.32m
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clear
part cloud
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
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6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
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5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
2
3
9
11
17
1
1
Temp °C
21
23
21
20
23
17
14
19
19
14
18
19
14
15
8
9
10
12
13
12
13
18
19
18
18
23
16
11
14
14
11
15
16
12
11
3
1
2
5
7
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
2.2
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.1
SSW
8
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
1.3
S
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
Energy kJ
3
3
2
766
543
434
428
433
358
331
394
380
423
260
214
184
96
69
157
69
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
17
0.3
S
18
1.1
SW
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
16
0.9
ENE
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
S
15
0.5
E
9
0.5
S
6
0.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
3
6
2
2
2
6
5
23
54
109
25
14
14
4
21
154
2
18
44
20
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
17
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
15
0.4
ENE
10
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
2
4
6
3
1
17
15
16
7
6
2
5
7
5
33
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2.2
NE
8
3
NE
9
2.4
NE
9
0.3
WNW
2
0.4
W
2
1.6
SW
7
1.6
SW
7
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.8
SW
6
0.4
W
3
3.5
S
9
2.2
S
8
0.4
W
3
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
493
477
647
1538
904
1
2
289
246
11
15
60
3
1904
592
3
21
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
4
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
77
77
94
94
77
77
51
51
51
51
77
356
51
77
62
98
156
98
60
98
62
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
5
5
3
4
7
5
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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Information about the Tip Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tip Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tip Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tip Beach 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 (Tip Beach) 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 Tip Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Coast of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Tip Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Coast of Victoria, consider staying in Eden which is 58 km (36 miles) away.

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