Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, E swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Red Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at a long, dry spell from Monday the 13th right through until Saturday the 26th of July. The swell is tiny, the periods are all over the place, and the wind is mostly a mess. There’s a fleeting moment on Tuesday the 14th with a clean 3ft wave from the north, but with a period of just 5 seconds, it’s gonna be weak and bumpy. Not worth getting wet for. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The real story, and the only time you should be looking at your board, is the very end of the run. The standout period is Sunday the 27th of July through to Tuesday the 29th. We get a proper pulse of long-period groundswell from the east (13 seconds), and the combined energy jumps into the strong range (727 on Sunday morning). This is the real deal. The swell holds at 5ft, which is a solid size, but it’s a bit much for the groms – this is more for the experienced crew. The wind is looking light and variable, with Sunday morning offering a gentle cross-shore and Monday the 28th going glassy. That’s the magic window.
So, for the pick of the bunch, it’s Red Beach on the morning of Monday the 28th of July. It’s a 4ft easterly groundswell with a 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s about as clean as it gets, and the energy is still solid (333). Just be aware, this is a beginner-friendly spot that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a non-stop show. The crowds can show up sometimes when it’s this good, so get in early.
By Tuesday afternoon, the onshore wind swings back in and the quality drops off. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 9 | 40 | 28 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 66 | 146 | 131 | 118 | 121 | 66 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 13 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:20PM2.79m | 6:40AM2.73m | 7:14PM2.90m | 7:37AM2.80m | 8:07PM2.98m | 8:31AM2.85m | 8:58PM3.02m | 9:24AM2.87m | 9:49PM3.02m | 10:15AM2.86m | 10:38PM2.98m | 11:05AM2.82m | 11:26PM2.91m | 11:53AM2.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.68m | 12:54PM0.48m | 1:30AM0.59m | 1:51PM0.40m | 2:25AM0.52m | 2:44PM0.35m | 3:17AM0.49m | 3:32PM0.36m | 4:06AM0.49m | 4:19PM0.43m | 4:54AM0.53m | 5:06PM0.54m | 5:42AM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | 5:27 |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | N 5 | N 6 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | N 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 146 | 131 | 118 | 121 | 66 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | E 14 | E 13 | N 5 | N 4 | NE 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NNE 4 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 10 | ENE 18 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 6 | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 66 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 2 | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 5 |
| kJ | 9 | 33 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 89 | 0 | 44 | 75 | 83 | 83 | 39 | 89 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 44 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 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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