Surf Forecasts:
Tip Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SW swell with 407 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tip Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for your local stretch.
Right, straight off the bat, I gotta be honest with you - this isn't a great run. We're looking at a long, quiet spell to kick things off. From now right through until the 25th of August, the surf is either tiny or just plain messy. Forget about it. You're looking at a good week of flat, onshore junk. The setup at Tip Beach is exposed to the swell, but the energy just isn't there, and when it is, the wind is all wrong.
Things start to look a bit more hopeful towards the end of the month. The first real glimmer comes on Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. The swell will be a waist-high 5ft from the southwest, and most importantly, we've got glassy conditions with a slight air. The combined energy is moderate at 318, and it’ll be clean. It's not going to be pumping, but it'll be the first proper surf we've seen in a while.
Now, the real standout, and one to keep an eye on, is that big pulse forecast for the 29th of August. Saturday morning sees a solid 12ft southwest swell rolling in, with a very strong combined energy of 2283. The wind is favorable from the west-southwest at 12 mph, keeping things cross-off and clean. But mate, at over 8ft, this is strictly for the experts. That kind of size at a beach break like Tip Beach will see proper, heavy, powerful waves. If you have to ask if you should paddle out, the answer is no. It’s a promising sign for the start of September, but it's a long way out.
Looking into September, the 1st of September shapes up well. Tuesday morning is looking magic – clean, glassy conditions with no wind, and a 3ft south swell (energy 249). That period of 10 seconds will give it some shape and push. This is the best opportunity for the average surfer across the whole outlook: clean, manageable waves, and with any luck, you'll have the place to yourself.
After that, it fades out again. A couple of small, clean glassy mornings on the 2nd, but the swell is gone.
To wrap it up, if you're a punter, pencil in the 1st of September for the best chance of a fun, clean session. For the big dogs, the 29th of August is a massive, heavy swell warning, but that's for experts only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 6 | NE 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 80 | 77 | 156 | 109 | 62 | 69 | 36 | 16 | 11 | 407 | 89 | 212 | 162 | 88 | 81 | 81 | 58 | 38 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:42AM0.99m | 1:01PM1.21m | 1:45AM0.89m | 1:53PM1.19m | 3:00AM0.84m | 2:51PM1.18m | 4:17AM0.83m | 3:51PM1.20m | 5:20AM0.86m | 4:46PM1.24m | 6:07AM0.90m | 5:35PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:45PM0.41m | 6:27AM0.47m | 7:50PM0.43m | 7:10AM0.55m | 9:01PM0.44m | 8:03AM0.60m | 10:10PM0.42m | 9:07AM0.63m | 11:09PM0.38m | 10:11AM0.62m | 11:57PM0.33m | 11:07AM0.58m | 00:38AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 6 | NE 7 | SW 8 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | SW 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 29 | 46 | 35 | 31 | 109 | 62 | 69 | 36 | 16 | 11 | 113 | 7 | 4 | 59 | 88 | 81 | 81 | 58 | 38 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 11 | NE 6 | S 9 | NE 7 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 54 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 18 | SW 15 | S 17 | S 15 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 18 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | — |
| kJ | 52 | 80 | 77 | 156 | 266 | 200 | 194 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 407 | 89 | 212 | 162 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 60 | 94 | 94 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 325 | 326 | 137 | 51 | 51 | 62 | 98 | 130 | 51 | 51 | 194 | 157 |
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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).
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