Red Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf, to be honest. We’ve got a patchy, inconsistent run of small, mostly weak swells that won't get most of us out of bed. The good news is, there are a few days where the conditions could align and give us something rideable. It’s gonna be all about picking the right hours.

The first real window of interest kicks off on the morning of Sunday the 16th. We’re looking at a small ENE swell, 3ft with a period of 8 seconds, pushing into Red Beach (Greece). The wave energy is weak (92), and it’s coming from the north-east, which is not great for here. The wind is a cross-offshore from the WSW at 13 mph, which should keep things clean and lined up. It’s not going to be big, but it might be the most user-friendly it gets for the next few days, particularly for the beginners. Along with that, the water temp is 57°F, which is about 0.7°F colder than average for this time of year—so you'll need a good hood and gloves, no question.

That’s about as good as it gets for the first week. Monday the 17th sees a bit more swell, 4ft, but the period is a short 9s and the energy is only moderate (312). The wind swings to a full cross-shore from the south at 16 mph, and it’ll chop it up. It’s just not worth it. We stay in the doldrums until the morning of Monday the 24th. That’s when we see the biggest swell of the whole run—7ft at 7 seconds out of the north. The energy is strong (527), but that short period means it will be a jumbled, closed-out mess. The cross-offshore wind from the NW at 19 mph will hold it up but with that onshore and short period, it’s going to be a choppy, bumpy day. That size is also getting into the too-big-for-beginners zone, and with that short period, it’ll be tough for everyone. The afternoon drops to 6ft, but it’s still messy.

The real standout of this stretch, if you can call it that, looks like it will be the morning of Thursday the 27th. We’ve got a solid 5ft of east swell at 10 seconds, and the wave energy is strong at 470. The wind is forecast to be a cross-offshore from the WSW at 13 mph, which should keep the face reasonably clean. This is the best combo of size, period, and wind in the whole period. The direction is exactly what this spot wants to see. There will be some size to it, so it’s not a beginner wave, but for everyone else, this is the one to mark on the calendar. The period is hovering in that average zone, so it should have decent shape, not too straight, not too fat. It's over a week away, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it's a promising outlook.

Before that, the days between the 18th and the 23rd are a write-off. We're looking at tiny, waist-high slop at best. The glassy mornings with 0.6-1ft just aren't worth paddling out for. It's a classic flat spell. Keep the board in the car, but don't get your hopes up.

After the 27th, it fades again quickly. The 30th has some push, 5ft, but with a short 6 second period and a sea breeze kicking in, it will be a mushy mess. The final day, the 31st, is small and onshore.

So, if you've got the patience, the morning of Thursday the 27th is your best bet. It's not perfect, but it's the only day with real power and clean-ish conditions. For the rest of the time, it's going to be a lot of staring at the ocean.

Rusty

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