Red Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks at Red Beach.

Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The first few days are a total write-off for any proper surfing. The window opens up proper on Monday, September 7th, but even then, it’s not a classic.

The standout moment comes early on Monday morning, September 7th. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell pushing in from the NNW, pumping a combined wave energy of 658 (moderate to strong). That’s the biggest push of the whole period. The wind is cross-offshore from the WNW at 15 mph, so it’ll be a bit textured but surfable. Now, 7ft is getting into the zone where beginners might want to sit this one out. It’s a beach break, and with a short period of 7 seconds, the sets are going to be a bit bumpy and close together. It’s not the most beautiful surf you’ll ever see, but it’s the most size we’ve got. If you’re an experienced local, that’s your best bet this week.

After that, things drop off quickly. Monday afternoon sees a much smaller 3ft from the N, but it’s clean with offshore wind. The energy is weak (117). Tuesday, September 8th is a real treat if you’re after a glassy, small-wave session. Morning is dead flat with 3ft from the N, but the wind is glassy – ENE at 3 mph. The combined energy is low (77) but it’s clean enough for a longboard or a foiler. Afternoon stays glassy but the swell drops even more.

From Wednesday, September 9th right through to the end of the 16-day forecast, it’s mostly tiny. Swell heights are hanging around 0.3ft to 1ft, with combined energy rarely cracking 50. Winds are mostly offshore or cross-off, so the water looks clean, but there’s just no push. The odd bit of long-period energy (up to 14 or 15 seconds) shows up on the 10th and 11th, but with only 1ft to 1ft of swell, it’s just a ripple.

For a stretch of about 10 days from September 9th onward, there’s really no surf worth paddling out for. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong offshore winds and small, clean conditions might be more your game, but for a surfboard, it’s a blank run.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, to sum it up: if you’re dead keen, the only real swell window is Monday morning, September 7th. Get it while it’s there, because after that, we’re waiting on the next system.

Rusty.

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