Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, N swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.
Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead for Red Beach. We’ve got a long gap with nothing worth paddling out for, before things get a bit wild and dangerous, and then maybe a silver lining right at the very end of the forecast period.
The first bit of action is Friday morning, July 31st. We see a small 3-foot swell from the north, with a short period of 7 seconds, so not much grunt behind it. The wind is a moderate offshore from the west at 12 mph, keeping the face clean. It’s surfable, but it’s weak – the combined energy is only 147 (low). Not a standout by any stretch, just something to wet the line.
Then it all goes quiet. From Saturday morning, August 1st, right through to Saturday morning, August 15th, it’s a dead zone of poor conditions – tiny waves, onshores, or lumpy junk. That’s two full weeks of nothing for surfers. For a spot that’s inconsistent anyway, this kind of blank run isn’t totally shocking, but it’s still a bummer.
Now, hold onto your board. Around Monday, August 10th, the swell absolutely kicks off – we’re talking 11-12 feet on Monday morning, jumping to 16 feet by Monday afternoon, all from the east-southeast with a moderate 11-second period. The combined energy hits 3665 on the morning, and a massive 15680 in the afternoon. That’s dangerous territory. The wind is howling onshore at 25 mph, making it a total mess. This is big, bad, and blown out – strictly for experts only, if anyone is crazy enough. It stays in the 5-8 foot range with strong onshore winds right through to Thursday, August 14th. It could be more interesting for kitesurfers than paddle surfers.
Then, finally, a glimmer of hope. On Saturday morning, August 15th, the wind swings to a lighter northwest cross-off at 9 mph, and we get a 3.5-foot swell from the east with a long 11-second period. The combined energy is 285 (moderate). This is the one to circle on the calendar – clean conditions, solid period, and a proper wave shape. Red Beach is a fairly exposed, inconsistent beginner break, so this setup is promising for a fun, clean session, especially if you’re not too worried about the occasional crowd. It’s the best on offer by a long shot.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | NNE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 12 | NE 18 | NE 18 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 4 |
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 kJ | 76 | 41 | 39 | 21 | 29 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:49PM2.71m | 9:04AM2.60m | 9:28PM2.74m | 9:46AM2.63m | 10:08PM2.75m | 10:28AM2.64m | 10:50PM2.74m | 11:11AM2.64m | 11:33PM2.71m | 11:55AM2.61m | 00:18AM2.67m | 12:43PM2.58m | 1:08AM2.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:34PM0.76m | 3:01AM0.83m | 3:12PM0.73m | 3:41AM0.78m | 3:50PM0.72m | 4:21AM0.75m | 4:29PM0.75m | 5:03AM0.74m | 5:12PM0.80m | 5:47AM0.74m | 6:01PM0.86m | 6:36AM0.75m | 6:58PM0.92m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | E 13 | E 11 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 76 | 33 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 15 | NE 14 | NNE 14 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | E 4 | NE 16 |
| kJ | 39 | 41 | 39 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 18 | NE 18 | NE 17 | E 13 | NNE 17 | NNE 15 | N 6 | N 6 | E 9 | — | — | E 5 | NE 18 | NE 18 | NE 16 | NE 16 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 18 | NE 18 | E 13 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 27 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | ESE 5 | — | S 3 | SW 2 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 4 | — | — | 37 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 44 | 182 | 335 | 335 | 189 | 44 | 135 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 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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