
Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, N swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Red Beach. It’s been pretty quiet lately, but don’t get discouraged – there’s a decent run shaping up, especially if you can wait it out.
Right now and for the first few days, there’s barely a ripple. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.3 ft to 1 ft with a super long period from the NE, but there’s just no energy behind it (combined energy of all swells directed here is only 14 to 24). It’s glassy or clean with light winds, but honestly, it’s a lake out there. Not worth paddling for.
Come Sunday the 9th, a bump of northerly swell tries to show, around 3 ft to 4 ft, but it’s short period at 5 to 6 seconds and the wind is howling from the north at 12 to 16 mph, making for a choppy mess. Combined energy is still weak (55 to 98). This one is a pass.
Now, Monday the 10th is where things finally pick up. We’ve got a solid 5 ft to 5 ft swell from the north, period stretching to 8 to 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to 332 to 349, so there’s proper push in the water. Winds are offshore or cross-offshore from the W and NW, so it’ll be clean. This is the first real window for a surf. The size is friendly for most, not too big for beginners, but with enough power to have fun.
Tuesday the 11th is a step down – swell drops to 4 ft with a shorter 8-second period. Winds are light and glassy in the afternoon, making for surfable but ordinary conditions. Combined energy sits around 143 to 152. It’s a session if you’re keen, but not a standout.
Wednesday the 12th brings a bigger pulse from the ENE at 7 ft in the morning. The period is short (7 seconds), but the combined energy is strong at 412. Offshore winds from the WNW to W will keep it clean. This swell is pushing into the 7 ft range, so it’s getting a bit serious for beginners but great for anyone with some experience.
We then go into a quieter stretch from Thursday the 13th through Saturday the 15th, with swell between 2 ft and 3 ft. Periods are mixed, and combined energy is low to moderate (85 to 133). Conditions are clean or glassy at times, but the waves are ordinary. Nothing to get excited about.
Now, Sunday the 16th is another one to circle. The swell builds to 6 ft to 7 ft from the NNE with a 9-second period. Combined energy hits 555 to 693, so there’s some real grunt. Winds are offshore from the WSW to SW, keeping things clean in the morning. This is the pick of the second week – a solid, powerful swell with good wind. It’s getting into the bigger range, so best for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Monday the 17th sees the swell peak around 7 ft to 8 ft from the NNE, with the period stretching to 11 seconds. Combined energy is very strong (922 to 1167). However, the wind is cross or cross-offshore and strong at 16 mph, creating some chop. This is more for the experienced crew who can handle bigger, longer-period waves and a bit of wind.
After that, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th drop off in quality. Swell hangs around 6 ft to 7 ft but with strong, tricky winds (19 to 22 mph) and combined energy still high (472 to 1040). Conditions are messy, and the cross-shore wind makes it less appealing for paddling – honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The real gold comes on Thursday the 20th. Swell holds at 6 ft from the east, period at 10 to 11 seconds. Combined energy is strong at 715 to 758. Winds are light and cross-offshore from the SW, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is the standout session of the entire forecast – very good surf conditions. The swell direction from the east matches the optimum for Red Beach, so expect clean, well-shaped waves.
Friday the 21st still has some juice, with 5 ft from the east at 9 seconds, offshore winds from the west, and combined energy of 411. It’s a good follow-up session, but the 20th is the one to aim for.
Keep in mind, the long-range stuff (after the 16th) is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the forecasts. For now, mark Monday the 10th, Wednesday the 12th, Sunday the 16th, and definitely Thursday the 20th as your best bets.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 11 | NE 18 | ESE 6 | E 6 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 16 | NE 14 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
5 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 41 | 85 | 254 | 323 | 343 | 205 | 142 | 135 | 222 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 00:18AM2.67m | 12:43PM2.58m | 1:08AM2.61m | 1:37PM2.55m | 2:04AM2.57m | 2:41PM2.53m | 3:08AM2.54m | 3:54PM2.57m | 4:18AM2.56m | 5:04PM2.67m | 5:26AM2.63m | 6:04PM2.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:36AM0.75m | 6:58PM0.92m | 7:29AM0.76m | 8:00PM0.94m | 8:26AM0.76m | 9:04PM0.94m | 9:28AM0.74m | 10:10PM0.89m | 10:33AM0.70m | 11:16PM0.82m | 11:40AM0.63m | 00:19AM0.72m | |||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 13 |
5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 343 | 205 | 142 | 135 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 16 | E 6 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | E 12 | E 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 13 | — |
— | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 18 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 10 | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | N 14 | — | — |
1 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 41 | 85 | 254 | 323 | — | — | — | 5 | 222 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 43 | 36 | 36 | 223 | 36 | 36 | 106 | 36 | 87 | 353 | 293 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 35 |
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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.
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