Tippers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty slim for Tippers. We've got a reef break that's very consistent, but the swell just isn't showing up with any real punch. It's gonna be a quiet period on the water.

We're starting off with a real flat spell. From Wednesday the 5th through to about Wednesday the 12th, the swell is just dribbling in at around 2ft to 3ft. The water is a warm 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real treat if you do get in. But honestly, the waves are going to be weak and pretty poor. The energy is weak, with combined readings mostly in the low to mid hundreds (168, 143, 227), and the winds, while light, are often onshore or cross-onshore. It's not going to be pretty.

There's a slight build for Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th. The swell starts to push up a touch to 3ft, and the energy begins to climb, hitting 462 on Thursday afternoon and then a much more solid 662 on Friday morning. It's still not big, but there's a bit more push behind it. Friday morning looks like the pick of this small run, with the swell direction from the SSW matching the optimum SW direction for the break. Winds are light and onshore, so it might be a bit lumpy but rideable.

Then we see the peak of this whole period on Saturday the 15th. The afternoon brings our biggest swell of the forecast, hitting 4ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds. The energy readings are strong, reaching up to 738. It’s still small enough for most, but this is the standout. Light onshore winds should keep it clean enough. This is the one day to really try and get out. Even Sunday the 16th holds in at 3ft with moderate energy (521), and light winds, so it should still be fun.

After that, it fades back down again. The swell drops back to the 3ft range for the week of the 17th, with energy settling back into the 300s. We're looking at a week of small, poor surf. The period stays around 14-16 seconds, so it's not a complete grovel, but there's just no power behind it.

So, what’s the call? This is a two-week period with one clear standout: Saturday afternoon, August 15th. Get on it if you can. The long-period swell from the SSW will wrap in nicely to this reef. The rest of the time, you'll be hunting for small, weak waves and dealing with less-than-ideal winds. It’s a good time to check the wax and maybe do some repairs.

- Rusty

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