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.

We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and truth be told, it’s a bit of a slow burner. There’s nothing worth paddling out for right this second, and we’re looking at a gap of almost two weeks of pretty ordinary conditions before anything gets interesting. For the first week and a half, the swell is small, the period is short to moderate, and the winds are mostly cross-on or onshore. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, hanging between 190 and 915 (weak to moderate energy). It’s a frustrating run of small, choppy, or just marginal waves that never really come together. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

From Monday the 6th of July through to Saturday the 18th of July, it’s a real grind. Morning winds are often light or gentle, but the swell is tiny – mostly 1 ft to 4 ft – and the period rarely gets above 16 seconds. The conditions are frequently described as poor or marginal, with that cross-onshore wind messing things up. Not much to get excited about, honestly.

Now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The standout window comes around Monday the 20th of July. We see the swell start to kick up properly. On the Monday morning, we’re looking at a solid 5 ft of SSW swell with a 14-second period (that’s a nice groundswell), and a light offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy jumps into strong territory at 1113. This is the best we’ve seen in the whole forecast by a long shot. It’s not too big for most intermediate surfers, and that offshore wind should keep the faces clean at Tippers, a very consistent reef break. By Tuesday the 21st of July, it gets even bigger, hitting 6 ft with a 13-second period from the S, still with light offshore winds. That’s getting into the territory where only more experienced surfers will feel comfortable, but for those who can handle it, the potential is there. The energy stays strong at 1209. These two days are the real standouts, the best on offer.

Just be aware, Tippers can get crowded sometimes, so don’t expect to have it to yourself on those days. And remember, with that longer period swell, it might break a bit straight at some spots, but for a reef, it should be offering up some proper lines.

So, in short: a lot of quiet, frustrating days to sit through, but hang in there. The 20th and 21st of July are your best bet to get a decent wave.

Rusty.

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