Red Banks Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 136.62° E

Red Banks Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Banks Reefs sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.3° 

Red Banks Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Red Banks Reefs surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, S swell with 155 kJ wave energy.

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 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Banks Reefs over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.4
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
46
17
14
14
6
84
39
16
76
144
153
106
104
109
66
35
34
32
31
13
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
0
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
25
N
40
NW
30
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
E
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
SSE
5
ESE
10
W
15
SSE
25
NE
Wind State
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:16PM0.93m
5:57AM1.48m
3:31PM0.90m
6:21AM1.33m
6:45AM1.17m
5:12AM1.01m
1:06PM1.31m
3:09AM1.00m
1:37PM1.42m
2:46AM1.10m
2:06PM1.50m
2:48AM1.23m
Low Tide
12:21PM0.72m
10:22PM0.32m
1:14PM0.87m
10:13PM0.37m
9:44PM0.40m
9:10AM1.16m
9:00PM0.40m
7:09AM0.99m
8:41PM0.35m
7:33AM0.81m
8:40PM0.31m
7:58AM0.63m
8:48PM0.27m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:20
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Temp °C
23
24
20
26
26
24
25
22
14
12
12
11
15
19
18
23
18
19
21
19
28
Feels °C
19
22
16
21
23
18
16
16
11
6
7
5
11
15
14
19
13
17
19
16
19
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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.

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