
Surf Forecasts:
Tip Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tip Beach over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cookin’ at Tip Beach over the next couple weeks.
First few days are small and clean, but nothing to get excited about. The real standout is a ways out, so patience is key.
Friday morning, July 10th, we got 4ft from the SE at 8 seconds, with a light cross-off wind from the N at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate (249). It’s surfable, but ordinary. Friday afternoon goes cross-on, so skip it.
Saturday, July 11th, morning has 3ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, clean with a light N wind. Moderate energy (172). Small and average. Sunday the 12th, the swell drops to 1ft from the ESE, but the wind goes offshore from the WNW at 12 mph. Weak energy (26). Nothing to ride.
Sunday afternoon, July 12th, a new SW swell arrives at 5ft with a 9-second period, and the wind is offshore from the W at 16 mph. The combined energy jumps to 396 (moderate). The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is a solid option for the weekend, even if the period is short. Monday, July 13th, keeps the offshore flow, but the swell backs off.
Tuesday, July 14th, brings a bigger pulse: 7ft from the SW at 9 seconds, with a cross-off wind from the WSW at 19 mph. The energy is strong (639). It’s clean, but getting into intermediate territory. The wind is fresh, so it’ll be a grind.
Wednesday and Thursday, July 15th and 16th, hover around 4ft to 6ft, with cross-off winds and moderate energy. Nothing special, but there’s something to sit on.
Now, here’s the big news. Friday, July 17th, through Sunday, July 19th, we’ve got a solid groundswell run. Friday morning shows 10ft from the ESE at 11 seconds, with a light cross-off wind. The energy is massive (1981). This is a serious swell, and it’s too big for most – experts only. The period is long, so it’ll be powerful. Saturday, July 18th, is similar at 10ft from the ESE at 12 seconds (2411 energy), still clean. By Sunday, July 19th, it drops to 7ft from the ESE at 10 seconds, with a light cross-off wind. The energy is still strong (1046), and the forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the second week. The long period means it’s best at a point or reef, but at Tip Beach, it’s a beach break, so expect closeouts.
Monday, July 20th, the swell drops to 5ft from the ESE at 10 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the WNW. The energy is moderate (533). It goes glassy in the afternoon, making for a clean session. A good option for the more cautious.
After that, the last week turns quiet. From Tuesday, July 21st, through Thursday, July 23rd, the swell disappears and the wind picks up. It’s a flat spell. Friday, July 24th, sees a massive 13ft to 16ft S swell arrive, but it’s way too big for Tip Beach – a monster only the bravest would even look at.
So, the standout is the Sunday, July 19th, morning session: 7ft ESE groundswell, clean, light wind, and excellent conditions for those who know what they’re doing. The Monday, July 20th, afternoon is your best bet for a more relaxed, clean session around 5ft. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 13 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 7 | S 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
149 | 153 | 197 | 172 | 84 | 91 | 50 | 16 | 373 | 459 | 168 | 91 | 75 | 609 | 582 | 160 | 204 | 187 | 182 | 295 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:00AM1.00m | 4:17PM1.40m | 5:16AM0.99m | 5:14PM1.49m | 6:25AM1.01m | 6:11PM1.58m | 7:26AM1.04m | 7:07PM1.64m | 8:22AM1.07m | 8:01PM1.67m | 9:13AM1.09m | 8:54PM1.66m | 10:02AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.33m | 9:39AM0.41m | 11:12PM0.22m | 10:39AM0.43m | 00:16AM0.11m | 11:40AM0.43m | 1:15AM0.01m | 12:38PM0.41m | 2:10AM-0.05m | 1:35PM0.39m | 3:01AM-0.07m | 2:30PM0.37m | 3:51AM-0.06m | 3:24PM0.36m | |||||||
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | |
— | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | NE 5 | S 16 | S 8 | S 8 | S 15 | S 13 | S 8 | S 9 |
149 | 153 | 197 | 172 | 84 | 37 | 31 | 10 | 22 | 459 | 168 | 91 | 75 | 1 | 21 | 111 | 204 | 18 | 14 | 51 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | ESE 12 | S 16 | E 15 | E 13 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | S 9 | NE 4 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | S 10 |
37 | 91 | 5 | 4 | 84 | 91 | 50 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 16 | SW 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SE 7 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | S 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 9 | SW 12 | S 12 |
6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 25 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 3 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | W 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
— | — | 3 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 230 | 373 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 609 | 582 | 160 | 26 | 187 | 182 | 295 | 322 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 51 | 77 | 60 | 60 | 94 | 60 | 78 | 443 | 98 | 98 | 384 | 483 | 483 | 51 | 169 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
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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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