Tippers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, so don't expect much for a while.

We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, disappointing conditions to kick things off. From the start of the period right through to the 4th of September, we’re dealing with small, weak swell and persistent cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is low, barely cracking 251 early on. It’s not going to be worth getting wet. The water is sitting at a very warm 77°F, which is about 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s a real standout, feeling more like a tropical bath than a typical September.

Things start to show a tiny pulse of life on the afternoon of the 4th of September. The swell picks up a bit to 4ft from the SSW, periods are a solid 16 seconds, and the wind swings offshore. The combined energy jumps to 1215, but it’s still considered just marginal. Not a classic, but a glimmer of hope.

The 5th of September is a step up in size but the quality is still questionable. Saturday morning sees 5ft S swell with a 14-second period, and light offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is building at 1313. Saturday afternoon pumps up to 6ft S swell, but the wind goes cross-shore, making things a bit lumpy. Still only marginal.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 6th of September is the one to circle. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 10ft S swell rolling in with a 15-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell with plenty of punch. The wind is a light offshore breeze from the NNE, and the report says "clean." The combined energy is massive at 3556. This is expert territory—over 8ft—so leave the foamie at home. Tippers is a reef break, and with this long-period swell, it should handle the energy well. The "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" rating tells you everything you need to know. It’ll be a bit of a session, but it’s the best on offer by a long shot. Sunday afternoon stays big at 10ft, but the wind picks up to 20 km/h, making it a little less appealing.

Monday the 7th of September still holds size at 10ft from the S, but the wind is cross-shore and the energy drops off a bit. By Monday afternoon, it gets messy with a 15ft S swell and strong cross-onshore winds—that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

After that, the swell drops off fast. From the 8th of September onward, we’re back to small, weak, and mostly poor conditions. The energy plummets, the winds are onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is just not worth chasing. There’s nothing to get excited about in the second week.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother until the 6th of September. Sunday morning is your best and only real shot at something special—big, clean, and powerful. Get on it if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty.

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