Tip Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what’s on the menu for the next 16 days. We’ve only got one spot lighting up the forecast, and that’s Tip Beach. It’s a fairly consistent intermediate break, exposed to the swell, and when the wind plays nice, it can be a real treat. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing freaky there.

We’re kicking off on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning is looking promising with a glassy 2ft S swell, period of 13 seconds, and combined energy of 238 (moderate). The wind is light from the NNW, so it’s clean. The afternoon turns a bit messy with a cross-on breeze, so the morning is the go.

Monday the 20th is a solid bet. Morning glass with a 4ft ENE swell, 11-second period, and energy at 473 (moderate). The afternoon stays glassy with 4ft. This is some of the best on offer early on.

Tuesday the 21st keeps it clean with glassy mornings and afternoons, 3ft to 3ft ENE swell, good for a cruisy session.

Wednesday the 22nd is okay, with a lighter 3ft NE swell in the morning and offshore wind, dropping to 2ft glassy in the afternoon. Surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Thursday the 23rd gets a bit of a bump in size, 6ft to 6ft SW swell, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-off. The energy jumps to 412-455 (moderate). It’s clean, but that wind is strong, making it a bit of a wrestle for paddle surfing. This setup might be more interesting for kite surfing.

Friday the 24th has a morning of 6ft SW swell with 25 km/h cross-off, energy at 570 (moderate). The afternoon is a strange one – a long-period 18-second S swell at only 2ft, but with energy spiking to 759 (moderate-strong). That long period will make for some tidy lines if you can find the right take-off.

Saturday the 25th is a big day. Swell builds to 8ft in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon, SW direction, with energy readings of 1213 and 1459 (very strong). This is expert territory only. The wind is cross-off, but the size is intimidating.

Sunday the 26th settles down a bit. Morning 6ft S swell with a light 10 km/h cross-off, energy 652 (moderate). The afternoon picks up a cross-shore breeze, so the morning is the window.

Monday the 27th has a clean morning with 4ft S swell, cross-off wind. The afternoon turns poor with cross-on wind.

From Tuesday the 28th through the start of August, the surf is inconsistent and ordinary. Small swells, poor wind, or just messy conditions. There’s a real lull.

The standout of the whole run has to be the glassy mornings on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Clean, waist-to-chest high ENE swell, light wind, and the break is exposed to it. The energy is solid (473 and 292 respectively), and it’s a good time to be out there without the crowds being too heavy.

Later on, Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th mornings offer a final fling. The 29th has 5ft SW swell with offshore wind, and the 30th has 7ft SW swell with offshore wind, energy at 864 (strong). That Thursday morning is one to watch if you’re comfortable with a bit of size.

Rusty.

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