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Tip Beach Surf Forecast
/ VIC – East Coast (23 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Tip Beach surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tip Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tip Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tip Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 8th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tip Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | S 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | |
308 | 260 | 607 | 1058 | 601 | 2007 | 1953 | 1269 | 786 | 502 | 450 | 307 | 327 | 235 | 1206 | 1611 | 679 | 530 | 495 | 394 | 359 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:06PM1.27m | 12:42PM0.89m | 11:53PM1.23m | 1:37PM0.90m | 00:44AM1.20m | 2:32PM0.93m | 1:41AM1.18m | 3:21PM0.99m | 2:42AM1.17m | 4:05PM1.07m | 3:43AM1.17m | 4:47PM1.17m | 4:44AM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM0.61m | 6:19AM0.30m | 5:27PM0.64m | 7:09AM0.32m | 6:23PM0.66m | 8:00AM0.32m | 7:29PM0.66m | 8:48AM0.31m | 8:39PM0.62m | 9:34AM0.29m | 9:45PM0.55m | 10:19AM0.27m | 10:47PM0.44m | 11:03AM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 |
 | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | 5:02 |
— | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 308 | 260 | 146 | 80 | 601 | 35 | 22 | 1269 | 786 | 502 | 450 | 307 | 327 | 235 | 1206 | 1611 | 679 | 530 | 495 | 394 | 359 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | S 14 | S 14 | — | ENE 10 | — | — | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 15 | S 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 18 | 33 | 15 | — | 35 | — | — | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 50 | 163 | 225 | 125 | 121 | 75 | 73 | 121 | 102 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | ENE 12 | E 14 | — | W 14 | W 13 | SSE 16 | ENE 12 | E 11 |
| kJ | 16 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 52 | 134 | — | 4 | 3 | 47 | 45 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 607 | 1058 | 586 | 2007 | 1953 | 342 | 72 | 61 | 181 | 44 | 24 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 51 | 131 | 259 | 98 | 156 | 169 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 238 | 51 | 51 | 98 | 94 | 98 |
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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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