Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period with NNW 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 (Sep 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for this stretch of coast.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a pretty quiet window. The next couple of weeks are looking mostly flat, with a whole lot of “poor surf conditions” in the forecast. We’re talking about a long stretch of tiny, weak swell that’s just not gonna get you excited. The only real blip of activity comes around Monday the 7th of September, but even then, it’s not a classic.
That Monday morning, we get a pulse of 5 ft swell from the north, with a short period of just 6 seconds and combined energy of (141). That’s a moderate amount of juice, but that short period means the waves will be a bit lumpy and won’t have much shape. The wind is coming from the NNW, side-offshore, which will keep things clean enough. The afternoon drops a little to 4 ft from the north, still with poor energy for the size (153) and the same short period. The conditions are described as “surfable but very ordinary.” That’s the best we get, and it’s really only worth a session if you’re desperate. The water temp is about average for the time of year. Crowds are a possibility at Red Beach, as it can get busy.
The rest of the time, swell heights are tiny, often under 1 ft, with very weak energy readings (mostly under 100). There are a few days with a 14-second period groundswell, but the swell height is so small it’s basically a non-event. The wind is often offshore or side-offshore, which is a tease, but with no height to work with, it’s a glassy, flat ocean.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, there’s no standout. The best you can hope for is a bit of a bump on Monday the 7th, but temper your expectations. It’s a long, quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 14 | NE 13 |
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 kJ | 24 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 138 | 150 | 176 | 76 | 40 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 18 | 31 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:53AM2.62m | 1:23PM2.61m | 1:51AM2.56m | 2:28PM2.58m | 2:56AM2.53m | 3:40PM2.60m | 4:06AM2.55m | 4:47PM2.69m | 5:13AM2.63m | 5:45PM2.79m | 6:12AM2.72m | 6:37PM2.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:08AM0.73m | 7:47PM0.91m | 8:09AM0.77m | 8:53PM0.92m | 9:14AM0.78m | 9:59PM0.89m | 10:23AM0.76m | 11:04PM0.82m | 11:27AM0.69m | 00:03AM0.73m | 12:25PM0.61m | 00:55AM0.64m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 7 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 24 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 150 | 3 | 76 | 40 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 17 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | NE 9 | N 16 | E 9 | NE 16 | NE 17 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 7 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | — | — | NE 15 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | E 5 | NE 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | N 5 | N 6 | — | N 7 | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 56 | 138 | — | 176 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 11 | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 89 | 213 | 213 | 354 | 362 | 362 | 362 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 60 | 44 |
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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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