Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, E swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. 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 0.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, the first half of this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with practically nothing worth paddling out for. From Wednesday 15 July right through to the morning of Monday 27 July, it’s mostly tiny, weak waves with poor surf conditions. You’ll see a few days where it’s technically surfable, but honestly, it’s barely knee-high and the energy is pathetic. The combined swell energy sits between 5 and 153 (weak), so don’t get your hopes up. The wind is often offshore or cross-offshore, which would be nice if there was any wave to ride, but there isn’t. The water temperature is about 58°F – pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze on the beach.
The real story starts to shift right at the tail end of the month. Come Tuesday 28 July, things finally wake up. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the north-northeast, with a short period of 6 seconds, and combined energy climbing to 343 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it should be clean. This is a big step up, but that short period means it’ll be a bit quick and lumpy. The afternoon of the 28th is even better: 8ft from the north with an 8-second period, and combined energy jumps to 989 (strong). Light cross-offshore wind again. That’s the standout session – Red Beach will be firing, but at 8ft, this is one for the experienced crew only. Beginners should sit this one out.
The 29th of July still has some push, with 5ft from the north in the morning, but the wind shifts to a cross-offshore southwest breeze that’s a bit stronger. By the afternoon, the swell drops and the wind picks up, so it gets messy. After that, it fades back to nothing.
So, the pick of the entire 16 days is Tuesday 28 July, especially the afternoon. Red Beach is the only break in the game, and that’s where you want to be. It’s a fairly exposed spot, and the swell direction (north) matches the optimum (northeast) well enough. Just remember it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 11 | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 10 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 66 | 149 | 134 | 115 | 109 | 66 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 53 | 18 | 10 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 8:07PM2.98m | 8:31AM2.85m | 8:58PM3.02m | 9:24AM2.87m | 9:49PM3.02m | 10:15AM2.86m | 10:38PM2.98m | 11:05AM2.82m | 11:26PM2.91m | 11:53AM2.76m | 00:12AM2.81m | 12:41PM2.67m | 00:59AM2.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.52m | 2:44PM0.35m | 3:17AM0.49m | 3:32PM0.36m | 4:06AM0.49m | 4:19PM0.43m | 4:54AM0.53m | 5:06PM0.54m | 5:42AM0.59m | 5:54PM0.68m | 6:29AM0.68m | 6:46PM0.82m | 7:17AM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | 5:28 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 14 | ENE 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 5 | E 5 | E 11 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 66 | 149 | 134 | 115 | 109 | 66 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | E 13 | E 10 | E 14 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 6 | E 12 | E 12 | N 8 | E 11 | E 11 | N 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | E 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | E 5 | S 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 53 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 293 | 189 | 83 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 36 | 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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