Tip Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Tip Beach has cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off slow, real slow. The first few days are pretty flat and ordinary, so don’t bother waxing up just yet. Nothing worth paddling out for until we get closer to the end of the week.

Friday morning, the 4th of September, things finally start to look interesting. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with a 4ft swell rolling in from the SSW. The window is light offshore, so it should be pretty clean. The combined energy is moderate (219), and while the period is a short 8 seconds, the conditions will make it fun for an intermediate. Winds are glassy, which is a massive plus – the surface will be smooth as a mirror.

Then, Sunday morning, the 6th of September, is where the real standout is. We’re talking clean, cross-off winds and a solid 8ft swell from the SW. The combined energy jumps to moderate-strong (951), and the offshore breeze will keep the face clean for some nice, punchy lines. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook – for intermediates who are comfortable with a bit of size. The break is exposed to the swell, so it’ll be handling that energy well. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company.

After that, the week rolls on with some good, clean sessions. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th both have glassy mornings with chest-to-head-high swell (3ft to 5ft) from the S and NE. The energy is moderate, and the conditions will be clean – perfect for a long session.

Now, hold onto your boards because Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th see a big jump in size. We’re looking at 12ft to 13ft swell from the SW and SSW, with strong energy readings (2739 and 4099). Winds are cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but this is expert territory. The swell is going to be too big for most at this exposed beach break. If you’re not a solid charger, give it a miss. For the experienced crew, it’ll be a wild ride, but the period is 11 seconds, so that’s a proper groundswell – better for a reef or point, but at this size, Tip Beach will be pumping.

After that big pulse, it drops back down. Friday the 11th still has some size (8ft dropping to 6ft), but the conditions get a bit more ordinary. The following weekend and into the second week, we see a mix of smaller, cleaner days and some choppy, wind-affected afternoons. Sunday morning, the 13th of September, has a nice 6ft ESE groundswell with a long 12-second period, and the energy is very strong (1546). That’s a promising long-range standout, but it’s a week and a half away, so don’t book your flights just yet – forecasts can change.

Water temp is sitting around 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a total write-off. The standout session is Sunday morning, 6th September for the clean, solid size. If you’re an expert, Wednesday morning, 9th September will be the big-wave day. Things get smaller and a bit inconsistent after that, but there’s decent surf to be had.

Stay keen, stay patient, and I’ll catch you in the lineup.

- Rusty

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