Tippers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for our local stretch.

First up, the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing strange there. The overall pattern for the next couple of weeks is pretty quiet. We’re looking at a long run of small, clean but weak surf. The energy hanging around is mostly in the moderate range (between 130 and 496), but it never really kicks into gear. The swells are coming from the SW to SSW, which is a good direction for Tippers, but the size is tiny – we’re talking 1 ft to 3 ft. The period is all over the place, from short 13 seconds up to a very long 20 seconds, but with such small heights, those long-period groundswells won’t have much push.

The first few days, from Monday the 3rd of August through Thursday the 6th, are really small. The swell is 1 ft to 2 ft. Winds are light and mostly onshore, which keeps it clean but not punchy. Expect poor surf conditions. It’s a total non-starter.

Friday the 7th brings a little bump. The morning sees a 2 ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period and the combined energy jumps to 484 (moderate). It’s still small, but that long period might give a few longer walls, especially as the wind is light and onshore. The afternoon drops back to 2 ft. Not a standout, but the best of a flat week so far.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th is similar. 2 ft to 3 ft, with periods around 15 to 16 seconds. The wind shifts to a gentle cross-onshore on Saturday and Sunday mornings, which will put a little texture on the surface. Still, the waves are just too small to get excited about.

The second week doesn’t change much. From Monday the 10th through to Tuesday the 18th, we hover between 2 ft and 3 ft. The period hangs around 14 to 18 seconds. The energy stays moderate (215 to 495). Winds are mostly light and onshore, with a few cross-onshore days. The only real highlight is the Friday the 14th morning, with a 2 ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and energy at 492. Again, it’s clean, but the size is just not there.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a flat spell. There are no standouts. The best conditions will be on Friday the 7th of August morning, with that 2 ft, 19-second groundswell and light wind. It’s clean, but you’ll be on a longboard. The other day to pencil in is Friday the 14th of August morning, with a similar 2 ft, 18-second swell. Both are for the patient surfer who just wants to get wet.

The break is Tippers (reef, consistent, exposed to SW swell). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the size under 5 ft, it’s perfect for learners. Crowds are possible here, but with this tiny surf, it’ll be quiet. The set-up is a reef, so that long-period stuff won’t break too straight, which is a good thing.

No big swell, no barrels, just small, clean, and sleepy. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a longboard and a patient mindset.

Rusty.

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