Red Beach Surf Break

Red Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.61° S 174.72° E

Issued: 11 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Red Beach sea temperature is
15.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Red Beach surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, N swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with E 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 (Jul 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 2nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 2nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
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
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
12
1
E
12
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
2.2
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
379
369
320
347
290
360
403
338
270
281
265
377
280
205
149
108
100
72
50
33
427
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
E
5
E
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
10
NW
5
ENE
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
off
High Tide
7:56PM2.58m
8:05AM2.47m
8:35PM2.62m
8:45AM2.50m
9:14PM2.64m
9:26AM2.52m
9:54PM2.66m
10:09AM2.53m
10:34PM2.66m
10:51AM2.53m
11:14PM2.65m
11:33AM2.52m
11:56PM2.63m
Low Tide
1:34PM0.89m
2:03AM0.94m
2:16PM0.83m
2:45AM0.90m
2:56PM0.78m
3:26AM0.87m
3:35PM0.76m
4:07AM0.84m
4:13PM0.77m
4:49AM0.83m
4:53PM0.81m
5:31AM0.83m
5:35PM0.86m
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
1
1
3
6
14
2
2
1
Temp °C
12
13
13
13
14
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
15
15
14
15
16
14
12
13
10
Feels °C
8
9
11
10
11
11
10
12
12
11
11
11
12
12
12
13
13
10
10
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
12
1
E
12
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
NNE
6
0.7
E
10
0.6
N
6
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
Energy kJ
11
369
320
347
290
360
403
338
270
281
265
377
280
205
149
34
100
24
50
33
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
N
6
0.6
E
10
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
108
24
72
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
10
0.2
ESE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.9
NNE
4
1.3
N
6
0.8
NNE
6
1.9
NNW
6
2.2
N
7
Energy kJ
379
1
3
32
101
37
257
427
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
4
5
1
1
2
Distance (km)
36
36
5
5
36
30
30
30
0
30
36
35
0
39
0
39
302
106
0
37
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Auckland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
7
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
7
8
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
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Information about the Red Beach Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Red Beach 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.

Red Beach is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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