Red Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.61° S 174.72° E

Red Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Beach sea temperature is
16.6°C
0.7° 

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 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, N swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NE 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 6th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 7th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 10th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:01PM2.69m
4:33AM2.57m
5:00PM2.69m
5:35AM2.60m
5:54PM2.71m
6:31AM2.66m
6:44PM2.71m
7:22AM2.71m
7:31PM2.70m
8:08AM2.74m
8:16PM2.66m
8:50AM2.74m
8:59PM2.62m
Low Tide
10:25PM0.78m
10:48AM0.82m
11:21PM0.76m
11:45AM0.82m
00:12AM0.73m
12:37PM0.80m
00:59AM0.71m
1:25PM0.77m
1:44AM0.70m
2:10PM0.76m
2:27AM0.70m
2:53PM0.75m
3:08AM0.71m
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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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