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Expect the cleanest, longest lines on SW groundswells with light ENE offshore breezes.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Tippers
A mellow, longboard-friendly reef tucked behind the Cardiff Kook that peels into forgiving right and left walls when a Southwest groundswell fills in. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tippers in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 15 s
- Wind SW 4 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.8 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.0 ft
- Low1.2 ft
- High5.4 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Shallow, flat reef and shifting sand patches make takeoffs forgiving but can expose sharp rock at low tide and change the best peak overnight.
Tidal effect is modest (locals report a slight preference for a rising to mid tide).
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