Surf Forecasts:
Tip Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NE swell with 2,693 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with NE 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tip Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna level with you straight up – this outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of waiting around for the good stuff to show. There’s a big gap of flat to poor conditions, so let’s get into it.
We kick things off on Saturday, August 8th, with tiny, weak surf at Tip Beach. It’s exposed to the swell, but the fetch is all wrong. Saturday morning you’ve got a glassy 2ft wave from the SE with a short 8-second period, but the combined energy is a measly (55) – it’s barely a ripple. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year. Saturday afternoon gets worse with a cross-on wind, so forget it.
Sunday, August 9th, is a write-off. The wind swings around and we get a bit of a bump from the NE, but it’s messy. Monday morning, August 10th, is a genuine standout, but there’s a huge caveat. The swell from the NE jumps to a massive 12ft, with a long 10-second period and a combined energy of (2951). That’s a lot of power. But the data is clear: the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s a gamble. The morning is clean with a cross-off wind, so if you’re a seasoned charger, this is your window. The afternoon dials back to 6ft and cleaner conditions, but it’s still a solid, powerful wave.
After that, the window slams shut. From Tuesday, August 11th, right through to the end of the forecast on Sunday, August 23rd, the outlook is grim. We’re talking a solid 12-day stretch where the surf is either too small, blown out, or just plain ugly. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross-shore, but the swell is tiny, weak, and inconsistent. The biggest day in that stretch is Thursday morning, August 13th, with a 7ft SW swell, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the energy is only (589), which is moderate. The data says it’s marginal at best. You’ll see a few knee-high days here and there, but nothing worth paddling out for.
Honestly, for the average surfer, Saturday morning, August 10th, is the only real chance, and it’s a risky one. The rest of the period is a long, dry spell. If you’re not a fan of waiting, keep an eye on the long-range forecasts – things can change, but right now, it’s a tough call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | S 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 23 | 22 | 79 | 269 | 553 | 2068 | 569 | 292 | 1069 | 491 | 189 | 72 | 51 | 904 | 558 | 234 | 372 | 250 | 262 | 120 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:57PM1.41m | 5:16AM0.95m | 5:01PM1.48m | 6:20AM1.00m | 6:01PM1.55m | 7:14AM1.05m | 6:57PM1.61m | 8:03AM1.10m | 7:49PM1.62m | 8:47AM1.15m | 8:38PM1.58m | 9:30AM1.19m | 9:26PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05PM0.19m | 10:26AM0.49m | 00:08AM0.10m | 11:31AM0.45m | 1:03AM0.03m | 12:30PM0.40m | 1:53AM-0.01m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:39AM-0.01m | 2:18PM0.31m | 3:21AM0.02m | 3:10PM0.30m | |||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 33 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 880 | 569 | 292 | 85 | 80 | 189 | 72 | 51 | 29 | 19 | 234 | 10 | 10 | 53 | 120 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | SE 7 | SE 10 | S 7 | E 14 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 13 | S 17 | ENE 10 | SSW 16 | S 16 | ENE 10 | S 15 |
| kJ | 11 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 45 | 8 | 86 | 46 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 9 | S 5 | S 7 | SE 7 | SW 13 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 12 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | NE 4 | S 20 | SE 12 | SW 15 | SE 11 | S 19 | SE 16 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 34 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 10 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | W 3 | WSW 7 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | N 2 | WSW 5 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 16 | 79 | 269 | 553 | 2068 | 7 | 518 | 1069 | 491 | 113 | 1 | 72 | 904 | 558 | 196 | 372 | 250 | 262 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 341 | 98 | 78 | 94 | 341 | 265 | 78 | 78 | 51 | 130 | 51 | 77 | 51 | 51 | 98 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 280 | 51 |
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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).
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