Tippers Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.02° N 117.28° W

Tippers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tippers sea temperature is
24.0° C
4.5° 

Tippers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tippers surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,153 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tippers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Tippers.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some pulses of swell on the horizon, but the quality is touch-and-go for a lot of it. The standout window is actually shaping up to be a bit further out, so we’ll have to be patient.

First up, Wednesday the 22nd. We’re looking at a 3ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is promising for shape, but the wind is coming from the WNW at 12 mph, making it a cross-on breeze. That’s going to chop things up, and the combined energy reading is 599 (moderate). The water is a whopping 75°, which is 8° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you might not need a wetsuit at all. But honestly, the conditions are pretty poor, so it’s a pass for me.

Thursday the 23rd is a little better. The swell is 4ft from the S, 13 seconds. The wind switches to a light WSW at 6 mph, blowing offshore. That’s a major positive. The energy is up to 695. It’s still just a marginal surf forecast, but that offshore wind will clean it up. It’s the pick of the near-term, but still not a standout.

Friday the 24th brings a weird one. A 2ft SW swell but with a 24-second period in the morning. That is an incredibly long period, true groundswell. At a reef break like Tippers, that could be very interesting. The wind is light and offshore from the SW. The energy spikes to 996 (moderate to strong). But the afternoon goes to a short 11-second period and the energy drops off a cliff to 294. It’s a fleeting window, but if you can get out Friday morning, it might be the most interesting session of the first week.

The weekend (25th and 26th) is mediocre. The swell hangs around 3ft to 4ft, but the period is long (21 to 19 seconds) and the winds are either onshore or cross-on. The energy is strong (723 to 1001), but the wind is just not cooperating. It’s going to be a mess.

Now, look ahead to the end of the month. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th have consistent 4ft SSW swell, periods around 17-18 seconds, and light offshore winds from the WSW. Energy is very strong (1116 to 1232). This is a solid run of good conditions. The waves will have push and the wind will be clean. This is a great stretch for a confident surfer.

Then we hit the real highlight. On Friday the 31st of July, the swell drops to 4ft but shifts to the SSE. The period is 14 seconds, wind is light offshore, and the energy is massive at 1263. That’s a strong signal. But the true standout is the first of August. Saturday morning we’ve got a 7ft S swell with a 13-second period, light offshore wind from the WSW, and energy at 1552. That’s very strong. This is going to be a proper, powerful swell. It’s over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon bumps up to 7ft, still clean, but it’s big.

After that, the swell backs off through the 2nd and 3rd of August, and by the 4th, it’s all gone. A few small, weak pulses with poor wind chop up the rest of the forecast. The combined energy drops to 311 and below (weak to moderate) and the period gets short. It’s a flat finish.

So, if you’re looking for a board, the best bet is the run from Monday the 27th through to Saturday the 1st of August. The absolute standout is the morning of the 1st of August for the powerful, clean 7ft S swell. The period is a touch short at 13 seconds, but the energy is massive and the wind is perfect. For the patient surfer, it’s a winner.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:47PM1.90m
7:36AM1.30m
5:40PM1.94m
8:29AM1.38m
6:30PM2.00m
9:01AM1.44m
7:13PM2.07m
9:27AM1.49m
7:52PM2.15m
9:52AM1.52m
8:29PM2.22m
10:17AM1.56m
9:03PM2.25m
Low Tide
9:31AM1.13m
00:42AM0.64m
10:46AM1.22m
1:31AM0.51m
11:59AM1.25m
2:10AM0.41m
12:55PM1.23m
2:44AM0.32m
1:39PM1.18m
3:16AM0.25m
2:16PM1.12m
3:46AM0.20m
2:52PM1.07m
4:15AM0.19m
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Information about the Tippers Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tippers 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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