Tip Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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