Tip Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the forecast for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but we’ve got a few moments that could be worth paddling out for.

We’re starting off with a bit of a slow grind. The first few days at Tip Beach are mostly ordinary, with small, weak swell and only light winds keeping things clean. Wednesday morning is surfable but tiny, with a 2ft swell from the south at 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 94. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday afternoon brings a jump in size to 7ft from the southwest, but it’s a short period of 8 seconds, and those 30 km/h winds, while cross-off, will make it messy. The energy bumps up to 614, but it’s just not coming together for a good paddle.

Now, Friday morning is the first real standout. The 4th of September, early session, we’ve got a 4ft southwest swell, 8-second period, with glassy conditions. Combined energy is a moderate 265, and with absolutely no wind, it’s going to be clean, fun, and uncrowded. This is your best bet for the first week – small but clean, beginner-friendly.

The weekend into Monday is a write-off. Sloppy, windy, and the swell is either too small or too blown out. We’re looking at a gap of a few days with no real quality surf.

Things start to get interesting again around the 10th of September. Thursday morning has a 5ft south swell, very long period at 15 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 1404. Winds are light cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a groundswell, and it’s going to have some proper push and shape, but that long period means it might be a bit straight at the beach. If you can find a corner or a bank, it’ll be worth it.

The 14th of September, Monday morning, we see a 10ft east swell, but it’s too big for this break. It’s a warning for experienced surfers only – the energy is massive at 1250, but the size is pushing the limits.

The 16th of September, Wednesday morning, is the standout of the second week. A 7ft swell from the east-northeast, 8-second period, with light cross-off wind. The combined energy is a solid 1021, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a real session for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The 17th of September, Thursday morning, also looks great – 6ft from the southwest, 8 seconds, with light winds, energy of 565, and it’s expected to be very good surf conditions. But be warned, the afternoon jumps to a 10ft southwest swell, glassy, but too big for the break.

So, to wrap it up: the best windows are Friday morning the 4th for a small clean session, and then Wednesday the 16th for the bigger, more powerful stuff. The 17th morning is also a solid option. There are a few gaps of poor conditions, but the forecast can always change.

This is Rusty, signing off. Keep an eye on the horizon.

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