Tip Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.58° S 149.75° E

Tip Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tip Beach sea temperature is
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Tip Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tip Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,165 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with SW swell.

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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 29th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 29th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 30th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Tip Beach. I’ll be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a solid pulse of swell coming through, but it’s going to be a bumpy ride with the wind and size.

The first real action kicks off Wednesday afternoon, the 29th of July. The swell is going to be massive, pushing 10ft from the SW, but with a 25 mph cross-offshore wind, it’s going to be a wild one. The wave energy is strong (1770), but honestly, at that size, it’s only for the experts. The break is going to be clean, but it’s a full-on challenge.

Thursday the 30th keeps that big energy going. Morning sees another 10ft SW swell, with a slightly lighter 12 mph cross-offshore. The energy is very strong (3680), so again, this is expert territory. The afternoon drops to 7ft, but the conditions get a bit more marginal. By Friday the 31st, we’re down to 6ft and 5ft, and while the wind is lighter, the quality drops off a cliff. The surf is just ordinary.

Saturday the 1st of August brings a shift. The wind goes cross-shore, and the swell drops to 4ft and 5ft from the SSE. The period is a nice long 12 seconds, which is good for a groundswell, but the energy is only moderate. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Sunday the 2nd of August is a bit of a gem. Morning has a clean 4ft SE swell with a light cross-offshore, and then the afternoon goes glassy with a tiny 2ft. The energy is low, but that glassy spell is a real treat for a longboard or a funboard.

The first week of August is a write-off. From Monday the 3rd to Wednesday the 5th, the swell is either tiny or messy, and the wind is strong and onshore. You’re looking at a solid three-day gap with no real recommendations.

Now, here’s a standout. Thursday the 6th of August morning. The swell jumps back up to 10ft from the SSE, with a 19 mph cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong (4047), and conditions are clean. Just like the 29th, this is massive and only for the hardcore crew. The afternoon is still big at 8ft, but it’s more marginal.

Friday the 7th of August is a good one. The afternoon has a solid 6ft from the SE, with a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (797), and the forecast is “very good surf conditions.” This is the pick of the week for the average surfer – clean, shoulder-high waves, and a good shape.

Saturday the 8th of August is smaller, around 4ft, but the morning is clean. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore wind, so it’s a bit rubbish. Sunday the 9th is tiny and glassy, then we get a bit of a pulse again on Monday the 10th of August with a 6ft NE swell, but the wind is cross-offshore and it’s clean. The energy is moderate (480). That’s your last decent shout before the swell fades again.

So, to wrap it up: for the big-wave chasers, the 29th of July afternoon and the 6th of August morning are the ones. For the rest of us, Friday the 7th of August afternoon is the best clean, manageable swell on offer. The rest of the period is a lot of waiting.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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2
2
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
13
0.2
SSE
13
3
SW
10
2.5
SW
9
3
SSW
10
2
S
10
2
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.6
SE
12
0.6
SE
10
0.3
SE
14
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
17
1753
1024
2165
865
745
518
372
294
483
518
411
268
96
82
33
37
61
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
30
W
40
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
10
NNE
20
NE
15
N
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
NW
20
W
20
SW
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
8:30AM0.98m
8:05PM1.42m
9:04AM1.01m
8:42PM1.43m
9:38AM1.04m
9:19PM1.41m
10:13AM1.08m
9:57PM1.36m
10:48AM1.12m
10:37PM1.29m
11:26AM1.16m
11:22PM1.21m
Low Tide
2:24AM0.19m
1:40PM0.48m
2:59AM0.17m
2:21PM0.46m
3:32AM0.16m
3:01PM0.44m
4:04AM0.17m
3:43PM0.43m
4:36AM0.20m
4:29PM0.43m
5:09AM0.23m
5:19PM0.42m
rain showers
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7:03
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7:00
6:58
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5:10
5:10
5:12
5:13
5:14
5:15
 mm
3
4
2
Temp °C
11
12
11
10
12
12
10
13
13
11
16
14
12
19
19
13
14
12
10
Feels °C
7
4
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6
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8
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9
12
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16
17
9
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5
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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.

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