Red Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – the forecast is looking pretty grim for the next 16 days. There’s no rideable surf to speak of, and the whole period is a write-off. We’re looking at a long, dry gap with zero recommendations right through.

The only break on the radar is Red Beach, a beginner-friendly, fairly exposed beach break that needs a swell from the NE to show any life. Right now, the water is sitting at 56°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 2°F off the average, so you’ll want a decent suit.

Wednesday 26th August kicks off with tiny ankle-snappers at 0.3ft from the NE. The wind is light offshore from the west in the morning, so the surface is clean, but there’s nothing to ride. The combined swell energy is a feeble 11 (weak). That afternoon, the wind picks up a little, but it’s still the same story – flat.

Thursday 27th is more of the same: 0.3ft, clean but flat. Combined energy drops to 7. Honestly, it’s not worth getting out of bed for.

Friday 28th sees a slight bump – the swell height climbs to 4ft from the north, with a period of only 5 seconds. That’s short-period, wind-driven junk. The combined energy is 59 (still weak), but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the north, making it choppy and messy. Not a good look.

Saturday 29th offers a drop back to 3ft from the north, with a 7-second period. Light rain and a cross-shore wind keep things average. The energy is 93, still weak. Not one for the highlights reel.

Sunday 30th through to Tuesday 1st September sees the swell fade from 3ft down to 2ft. Winds are mostly cross-offshore from the WSW, so the surface stays clean, but the size is just too small. Combined energy sits between 65 and 77, still modest.

Wednesday 2nd September brings a fresh offshore breeze from the WNW up to 22 mph, with only 1ft on offer. The energy has dropped to 27. The wind is howling, but there’s no wave to blow into shape.

From Thursday 3rd September right through to Thursday 10th September, the trend is even worse. Swell heights hover between 0.7ft and 2ft, with periods rarely getting above 10 seconds. The combined energy stays in the single or low double digits (10 to 32). The wind is often offshore or cross-offshore, which would be great if there was any swell, but it’s just flat. On Monday 7th September, the wind hits 25 mph from the WSW – strong offshore, but with only 2ft of 7-second windslop, it’s a paddling workout, not a surf session.

So, bottom line: there’s no standout session, no hidden gem, no sneaky swell. The whole 16-day window is a bust. For a spot like Red Beach, which is already inconsistent, a blank run like this is more normal than you’d hope. Keep your board waxed and your eyes on the charts – things can change, and it usually doesn’t stay this flat for long.

Rusty.

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