Surf Forecasts:
Tippers surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tippers this week:
The surf forecast for Tippers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tippers in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tippers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'll be straight with you—this forecast is a bit of a slow burner. We've got a solid run of small, clean waves coming, but it takes a while to get going. The first few days are a write-off, but from the weekend onward, there's enough to keep you interested, especially if you're a beginner or just want a fun, uncrowded paddle.
The first real action kicks off on Saturday, 18 July. Tippers is a reef setup, and it's very consistent, so it's usually a reliable bet. The water is a very unusual 3° warmer than average for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit. Saturday morning sees a clean 3ft SW groundswell (period 18 seconds) with light offshore winds. The combined energy is moderate (487). It's marginal, but that's the best you'll find for a couple of days. It's a beginner-friendly spot, and the clean conditions are a major plus.
Sunday the 19th sees a big jump in size. We're looking at 6ft SSW swell (combined energy 1481 – strong) on Sunday morning, with light offshore winds again. The period is 14 seconds, a solid groundswell. This is the standout of the first week. It's getting a bit punchy for total beginners, but for a confident surfer, it's a great window. The break is exposed to the swell, so it'll be handling that energy well.
Monday the 20th drops back to 4ft, and the wind swings a little more cross-offshore. Still rideable, but Sunday is the peak.
The second week starts to look promising again. Friday, 24 July brings back a solid 5ft S swell (combined energy 1458 – strong) with offshore winds. The period is 13 seconds. This is another good shout. Then Saturday, 25 July holds at 5ft SSW swell, again with offshore winds and strong energy (1756 – strong). That's the best of the second week, but it's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
After that, the swell hangs around in the 4ft to 5ft range with mostly offshore winds, offering a long run of clean, small waves right through to the end of the month. It's not epic, but it's consistent and user-friendly. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but nothing like a peak-hour zoo.
Overall, the standout is Sunday, 19 July morning, with a close second on Saturday, 25 July morning. The rest is a solid, clean run of small waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 122 | 121 | 175 | 181 | 132 | 137 | 366 | 379 | 333 | 772 | 1387 | 623 | 469 | 394 | 595 | 506 | 608 | 468 | 437 | 325 | 725 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:06PM1.76m | 11:16PM2.26m | 12:47PM1.80m | 00:05AM2.01m | 1:30PM1.84m | 00:58AM1.74m | 2:14PM1.86m | 2:02AM1.48m | 3:01PM1.87m | 3:36AM1.29m | 3:52PM1.88m | 5:49AM1.24m | 4:47PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:12PM0.93m | 6:14AM0.16m | 6:11PM0.94m | 6:51AM0.36m | 7:17PM0.95m | 7:27AM0.58m | 8:34PM0.94m | 8:03AM0.79m | 10:05PM0.88m | 8:41AM0.98m | 11:34PM0.77m | 9:31AM1.13m | 00:42AM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 90 | 84 | 68 | 58 | 43 | 137 | 366 | 379 | 333 | 772 | 1387 | 623 | 330 | 394 | 595 | 506 | 608 | 468 | 437 | 325 | 725 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 8 | S 15 | S 14 | W 6 |
| kJ | 122 | 121 | 106 | 181 | 132 | 26 | 98 | 98 | 154 | 608 | 13 | 441 | 469 | 264 | 163 | 53 | 54 | 32 | 159 | 324 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 11 | W 7 | W 6 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 14 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | S 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 47 | 46 | 175 | 74 | 83 | 39 | 22 | 12 | 126 | 79 | 44 | 43 | 9 | 8 | 40 | 55 | 38 | 30 | 18 | 16 | 131 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 23 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 118 | 21 | 136 | 86 | 16 | 18 | 39 | 16 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 39 | 1 | 39 | 39 | 38 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tippers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tippers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tippers 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 (Tippers) 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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