Tip Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this out there. It’s a bit of a flat, slow start for the next week or so. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell and the winds aren't doing us too many favors. Honestly, the first few days are looking pretty average, with surf in the 3ft to 5ft range. The energy is weak to moderate, with the combined swell energy values in the low to mid hundreds, like 418 and 441. It’s going to be a bit of a wait for anything to get properly exciting.

The first real standout looks like the morning of September 6th. We’ve got a solid 5ft SW swell with a 9 second period, and the combined energy is up there at 614. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. That’s a session worth getting up early for.

The morning of September 12th also looks like a good one. It’s glassy, with a 3ft SE swell and 245 units of energy. It won't be big, but it’ll be clean and fun for a longboard.

Now, let’s talk about the period around September 9th and 10th. The swell is going to show up big time, but it’s coming in too large for this spot. We’re talking 8ft on the Wednesday morning, and then jumping to 10ft and 12ft on Thursday. The energy values are massive, in the thousands, like 1209, 1572, 3024, and 3086. But for a beach break like this, it’s just going to be a washing machine. Only for the experts, and honestly, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle surfers. The wind is cross-off, but it doesn't matter when it's that big and onshore.

Before that, the period from September 5th afternoon to September 6th afternoon looks interesting. The Saturday afternoon has 6ft with 522 energy units but fresh winds, making it a bit tricky. The Sunday morning remains the pick.

As we get into the second week, things settle down. The morning of September 14th has a glassy 4ft S swell with 301 energy units, which should offer some clean if somewhat short-period (7 seconds) surf. It’s a promise, but a week out, so we don’t get too attached.

The water temp is at 59°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. So, not a shock to the system. You’ll want a good wetsuit.

Anyway, that's the look of it. There are a few good windows coming up, but patience is key. When it’s on, it’s on. When it’s not, well, it’s a beach day.

Rusty.

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