Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Things are looking pretty flat and grim for a while here, so I’m going to be straight with you.
For the first week and a half, there’s just nothing happening at Red Beach. The surf is poor, the swell is tiny, and the energy is weak. You’re looking at a long stretch of days with no real rideable waves. The first hint of anything worth a look doesn’t show up until Thursday the 13th, but even then, it’s small and ordinary. The whole period from now until about the 23rd is a big gap of nothing to get excited about.
The first bit of hope comes in on Thursday the 13th. The morning has a little 3ft swell from the NNE with a 7-second period, and the wind is glassy from the SSW. That’s clean, but the energy is weak at 143 (moderate). The afternoon is even smaller, 2ft from the NE. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. A beginner might get a few fun ones, but it’s not a standout.
The real standout, if you’re willing to wait, is Sunday the 23rd. The wind turns offshore from the WSW, 30 km/h in the morning, cleaning up a 2ft swell from the N with a 11-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which gives it more push and shape, and the energy is 100 (moderate). The afternoon is similar, with 2ft from the NNE and a 10-second period, 111 (moderate) energy, and offshore wind. The combo of clean offshore wind and a longer period means the waves will be cleaner and more fun. This is the best on offer across the whole run.
Keep in mind, Red Beach is inconsistent and exposed to the NE, and the water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 57°F.
If you’re a beginner, the swell on the 23rd is under 5ft, so it’s manageable. For experts, it’s a bit small. The wind will be howling, but offshore, so it’ll be clean.
So, overall, the first week is a write-off. The best call is to pencil in the 23rd of August for a clean, long-period session. It’s promising, but with the wind being fresh, keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 319 | 384 | 311 | 96 | 53 | 32 | 42 | 47 | 45 | 36 | 36 | 45 | 134 | 137 | 94 | 43 | 30 | 19 | 28 | 14 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:57PM2.91m | 7:22AM2.81m | 7:48PM2.98m | 8:13AM2.87m | 8:36PM3.02m | 9:03AM2.90m | 9:23PM3.01m | 9:51AM2.89m | 10:09PM2.96m | 10:38AM2.85m | 10:54PM2.87m | 11:23AM2.77m | 11:37PM2.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:41PM0.54m | 1:15AM0.62m | 1:35PM0.46m | 2:06AM0.55m | 2:24PM0.41m | 2:54AM0.50m | 3:09PM0.42m | 3:40AM0.50m | 3:53PM0.48m | 4:23AM0.53m | 4:36PM0.58m | 5:06AM0.60m | 5:22PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 14 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 96 | 53 | 32 | 42 | 47 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 45 | 134 | 137 | 94 | 43 | 30 | 19 | 28 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 15 | E 6 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 10 | N 11 | NE 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 38 | 26 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 45 | 30 | 29 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 7 | E 13 | NE 10 | — | E 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | E 14 | E 14 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 23 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | S 3 | S 3 | — | S 2 | SSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 319 | 384 | 311 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 39 | 29 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 64 | 67 | 89 | 44 | 43 | 36 |
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The above surf forecast table for Red Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Red Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Red Beach 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 Beach) 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).
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