Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 136.62° E

Red Banks Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 13 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Banks Reefs sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.5° 

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 14 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, 7PM (local time) – 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Red Banks Reefs before Monday 30 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 16th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

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Thursday
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0.5
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0.4
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14
0.4
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14
0.9
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5
0.3
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0.3
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12
0.9
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5
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0.3
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14
0.3
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0.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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228
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSW
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SSE
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ESE
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ESE
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WNW
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NE
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High Tide
5:25AM1.79m
5:44PM0.76m
5:48AM1.68m
6:08PM0.72m
6:11AM1.54m
6:42PM0.69m
6:32AM1.38m
6:48AM1.20m
5:14AM1.02m
2:00AM1.12m
Low Tide
12:54PM0.40m
10:18PM0.47m
1:30PM0.48m
10:26PM0.54m
2:16PM0.55m
10:20PM0.62m
3:25PM0.61m
5:32PM0.63m
6:36PM0.61m
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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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