Surf Forecasts:
Tip Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,474 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with ENE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tip Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tip Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading for Tip Beach.
We’re looking at a slow start, so don’t rush to grab your board. Things pick up Monday the 20th with a clean, glassy 4ft swell from the ENE. A perfect morning session. The water is 58°, which is just about average for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (473), and with the glassy wind, it’s as good as it gets for a small day. Monday afternoon stays clean, same size.
Tuesday the 21st sees the swell drop a touch to 3ft, still clean with offshore winds. Small, but fun. Wednesday morning drops to 2ft – not much going on, and the energy is weak (106). Thursday the 23rd brings a change: a 4ft SW groundswell with a short period of 7 seconds, but strong offshore winds (20 mph) keep it clean. Energy jumps to moderate (243), so it’s a decent morning option.
Friday the 24th is where it gets interesting. A 7ft SW swell (9s period) rolls in, but the wind is strong cross-offshore at 25 mph, making it tricky. The energy is strong (992), and this is getting big for beginners. That afternoon, a 6ft S swell with a very long period of 16 seconds arrives, packing serious energy (1824). That’s proper groundswell, but at a beach break, it might be too fast and straight. Best for experienced surfers.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th stay chunky, with 6ft and 5ft SW swells, but the wind stays strong cross-offshore, keeping things from being perfect. Energy is still high (1000 and 858), but it’s a bit raw.
Then a lull. Monday the 27th has a small 3ft S swell, and Tuesday the 28th is a write-off with tiny, messy waves and light rain. A couple of days where it’s not worth it.
Now, the standout. Wednesday the 29th of July is the real pick. The morning brings a 4ft S swell with a very long 17-second period, glassy winds, and the energy is strong (1025). This is the one to circle on the calendar. Clean, powerful, and perfect for an experienced surfer. The long period means it’ll be better at a point or reef, but with that glass, it’s worth a look.
Thursday the 30th is smaller but still clean in the morning, with a 3ft S swell. Nice for a relaxed session.
The first week of August sees a monster. On Sunday the 2nd of August, a 10ft SW swell is predicted, with glassy winds in the morning. The energy is massive (1733). This is way too big for most, and the file says it’s too big for this break. Only for absolute experts. Monday the 3rd of August still has a solid 8ft S swell with clean offshore winds – still big, but manageable for experienced surfers. The energy is very strong (1305).
Overall, the best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July. It’s the cleanest, most powerful window in the whole run. The second pick is the morning of Monday the 21st of July if you want a small, clean session. The big stuff at the start of August is for the brave only.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 9 | S 16 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 305 | 305 | 286 | 234 | 178 | 125 | 98 | 96 | 181 | 194 | 336 | 569 | 750 | 1474 | 665 | 528 | 434 | 349 | 333 | 204 | 454 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:11PM1.19m | 1:13AM1.07m | 1:59PM1.20m | 2:16AM0.95m | 2:48PM1.20m | 3:26AM0.88m | 3:38PM1.22m | 4:38AM0.85m | 4:28PM1.24m | 5:42AM0.86m | 5:17PM1.27m | 6:33AM0.88m | 6:02PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.46m | 7:24AM0.38m | 8:28PM0.47m | 8:06AM0.47m | 9:38PM0.45m | 8:52AM0.53m | 10:43PM0.42m | 9:44AM0.57m | 11:39PM0.37m | 10:38AM0.58m | 00:27AM0.32m | 11:29AM0.57m | 1:09AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | S 9 | NE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 305 | 305 | 286 | 234 | 178 | 125 | 98 | 96 | 63 | 43 | 54 | 22 | 234 | 1474 | 284 | 469 | 434 | 273 | 177 | 204 | 454 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 4 | SE 12 | S 14 | ENE 9 | S 17 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | S 13 | S 8 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 114 | 81 | 49 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 34 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 31 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | WSW 4 | S 10 | SE 12 | E 9 | S 16 | E 8 | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | SE 13 |
| kJ | 54 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | 23 | 181 | 194 | 336 | 569 | 750 | 334 | 665 | 528 | 421 | 349 | 333 | 156 | 214 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 77 | 77 | 51 | 77 | 51 | 62 | 190 | 98 | 51 | 51 | 62 | 51 | 51 | 62 | 130 | 51 | 62 |
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