Red Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.61° S 174.72° E

Red Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Beach sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.1° 

Red Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Red Beach surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, ENE swell with 80 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Red Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 4th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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E
12
0.1
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12
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11
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12
0.1
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0.1
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11
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11
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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13
Wind (km/h)
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W
5
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10
SW
10
WSW
15
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20
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15
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SW
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SW
25
ENE
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NNE
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WNW
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High Tide
10:43AM2.84m
11:05PM2.80m
11:30AM2.83m
11:54PM2.75m
12:21PM2.79m
00:47AM2.69m
1:14PM2.73m
1:42AM2.62m
2:12PM2.67m
2:42AM2.57m
3:16PM2.63m
3:45AM2.54m
4:23PM2.65m
Low Tide
4:27AM0.53m
4:48PM0.61m
5:13AM0.52m
5:38PM0.66m
6:02AM0.56m
6:33PM0.73m
6:55AM0.62m
7:34PM0.80m
7:53AM0.70m
8:37PM0.85m
8:56AM0.76m
9:42PM0.86m
10:03AM0.80m
10:46PM0.84m
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Temp °C
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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.

Red Beach is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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