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Lat Long: 33.89° S 136.62° E

Red Banks Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Banks Reefs sea temperature is
18.6°C
2.7° 

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 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSE swell with 719 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 17 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Banks Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Red Banks Reefs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Red Banks Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 17th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 17th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 17th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
8
Monday
9
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
13
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
1.2
S
5
0.4
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
1.2
SE
5
1.1
ESE
5
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
16
1.2
S
5
1.3
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.5
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
1
SSE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
44
30
76
113
77
59
59
83
64
25
24
9
9
5
73
97
88
106
40
44
Wind (km/h)
5
S
20
SE
10
SW
5
SW
20
SSE
30
S
30
SE
30
SSE
30
ESE
25
E
20
SE
20
E
20
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
S
30
S
35
S
30
SSE
Wind State
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cross
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
2:20PM1.09m
2:45AM1.21m
2:50PM1.08m
2:47AM1.40m
3:14PM1.06m
3:01AM1.59m
3:37PM1.02m
3:22AM1.75m
3:58PM0.97m
3:46AM1.86m
4:20PM0.93m
4:11AM1.92m
4:41PM0.88m
Low Tide
8:32PM0.59m
9:06AM0.56m
8:28PM0.59m
9:29AM0.40m
8:32PM0.55m
9:56AM0.29m
8:42PM0.49m
10:24AM0.22m
8:57PM0.43m
10:52AM0.20m
9:14PM0.39m
11:21AM0.21m
9:32PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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17
15
18
18
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13
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18
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27
23
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14
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Feels °C
13
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14
9
9
8
5
12
13
13
18
22
18
11
9
7
8
7
5
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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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