Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 136.62° E

Red Banks Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Banks Reefs sea temperature is
16.4°C
1.5° 

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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 119 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the N by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
19
1.3
SE
6
0.4
S
16
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
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16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
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15
0.3
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15
0.3
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15
0.3
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16
0.3
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15
0.3
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15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
256
100
82
51
60
17
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24
45
43
42
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38
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43
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39
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
SE
20
E
20
NE
15
NNE
30
NNE
45
N
25
NNW
10
NW
10
W
15
SE
15
NE
30
NW
25
SW
25
W
20
SSW
25
S
25
SE
Wind State
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High Tide
3:12AM1.50m
3:25PM1.49m
3:30AM1.62m
3:49PM1.38m
3:50AM1.71m
4:10PM1.24m
4:11AM1.77m
4:24PM1.07m
4:33AM1.78m
4:28PM0.92m
4:55AM1.74m
4:11PM0.80m
Low Tide
9:12PM0.26m
9:22AM0.22m
9:24PM0.28m
9:51AM0.17m
9:34PM0.31m
10:22AM0.18m
9:43PM0.33m
10:55AM0.26m
9:46PM0.34m
11:29AM0.39m
9:45PM0.34m
12:07PM0.56m
9:39PM0.32m
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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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