Tip Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, this is a pretty quiet period for the most part. We’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. The first week or so is looking pretty flat and ordinary, with only a few half-decent windows. The real standout is gonna be a long way out, around the 24th of July, where we finally see a bit of life in the water. Don’t expect any fireworks before that.

Right now, Tuesday morning the 14th, we’ve got something to paddle into at Tip Beach. It’s only 4ft from the SW, with a 9-second period, so the energy is pretty weak at 270. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty standard for this time of year. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s looking clean, but the swell is just too small and a bit short-period to get excited about. It’s surfable, but only just.

The rest of this week and into the next is a real grind. From the 15th through to the 20th, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. Swell stays under 3ft for most of it, with short periods and messy winds. The 17th has a little 3ft bump from the south with a 10-second period, and the wind goes glassy offshore on the 18th, but you’re only getting 2ft. Not much to write home about. This is a solid week of mostly flat spells, so don’t bother checking the buoys.

Now, the first real standout comes on the 20th of July. Monday afternoon has a 6ft bump from the NE, with a 10-second period. The energy is strong (1143), but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit choppy. It’s not the cleanest, but it’s the first decent size we’ve seen. It’s a bit much for beginners, but intermediates should have a crack.

The best of the whole run, and I mean the best, is shaping up for Friday the 24th of July. The morning session at Tip Beach is looking like a gem. Swell is 4ft from the ENE, with a solid 12-second period, giving it some real push and shape. The energy is strong (538). The wind is a light cross-off, and it’s clean. This is a stand-out session. It’s not huge, so it’s good for most surfers, but that long period will make it stand up nicely. The crowd could be a factor here, as it’s a spot that gets busy sometimes, especially when it’s on.

After that, the 26th and 27th of July still have some clean, cross-off winds and 3ft to 4ft swells from the east, with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate to strong. It’s not as good as the 24th, but it’s a solid run of clean surf to finish the outlook. The 28th and 29th drop off in size and period, with the winds picking up, so the window closes.

So, to wrap it up: wait it out, the 24th of July is the clear winner. The 20th is a decent warm-up if you need a fix. The rest is a flat spell with a few barely-rideable scraps.

Rusty.

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