
Surf Forecasts:
Red Banks Reefs surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Red Banks Reefs in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Monday 16 Nov, 4PM (local time) – 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with 250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Red Banks Reefs before Thursday 26 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s on Monday 16 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Banks Reefs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Red Banks Reefs in the next 16 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Banks Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 4 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 5 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 5 | SSE 14 | SSE 5 |
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27 | 64 | 85 | 85 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 84 | 42 | 119 | 42 | 107 | 103 | 39 | 250 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:20PM0.93m | 4:11AM1.92m | 4:41PM0.88m | 4:36AM1.92m | 5:02PM0.84m | 5:01AM1.87m | 5:23PM0.80m | 5:25AM1.79m | 5:44PM0.76m | 5:48AM1.68m | 6:08PM0.72m | 6:11AM1.54m | 6:42PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:52AM0.20m | 9:14PM0.39m | 11:21AM0.21m | 9:32PM0.37m | 11:51AM0.26m | 9:50PM0.38m | 12:22PM0.32m | 10:06PM0.41m | 12:54PM0.40m | 10:18PM0.47m | 1:30PM0.48m | 10:26PM0.54m | 2:16PM0.55m | 10:20PM0.62m | |||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 16 | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 |
19 | — | — | 42 | 37 | 34 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 84 | — | 119 | 42 | 107 | 103 | 38 | 63 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | — | SSW 13 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 85 | 6 | — | 34 | — | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 14 | SSE 5 |
27 | 64 | 85 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 43 | 42 | 56 | 19 | 42 | 56 | 39 | 250 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 261 | 846 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 125 | 120 | 128 | 168 | 125 | 129 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 832 | 128 | 128 | 168 | 120 | 128 | 129 |
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Information about the Red Banks Reefs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Red Banks Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Red Banks Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Red Banks Reefs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Red Banks Reefs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Red Banks Reefs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.



