Surf Forecasts:
How big are the waves at Red Banks Reefs today (14 Aug):
- Morning surf: Morning surf (14 Aug, local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with S swell.
- Afternoon surf: Afternoon surf (14 Aug, local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with S swell.
- Evening surf: Evening surf (14 Aug, local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with S swell.
The current surf forecast for Red Banks Reefs at 11AM is: 0.6m 16s primary swell from a South direction (forecast issued at 08:30am August 14). The wind direction is predicted to be glassy.
| Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height | Wave Period |
|---|---|---|
| Morning (14 Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) | 16s |
| Afternoon (14 Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) | 16s |
| Evening (14 Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) | 16s |
Table - waves today at Red Banks Reefs. (Swell directed towards the surf break)
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM | 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM | 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
255 | 246 | 178 | 178 | 181 | 181 | 178 | 176 | 174 | 119 | 119 | 118 | 119 | 113 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:16AM1.00m | 4:00PM1.72m | 4:27AM1.13m | 4:22PM1.62m | 4:42AM1.26m | 4:40PM1.49m | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25AM0.45m | 10:46PM0.29m | 9:58AM0.40m | 10:53PM0.33m | 10:31AM0.39m | |||||||||||||||||
7:03 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | — | — | — | |
— | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
255 | 246 | 178 | 178 | 181 | 181 | 178 | 176 | 174 | 119 | 119 | 118 | 119 | 113 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 128 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 129 | 129 | 125 | 125 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 125 | 120 | 120 | 128 | 120 |
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