Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, E swell with 131 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 0.3m and 5s. 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM.
| 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 | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, I’m looking at the 16-day picture for the area, and to be honest, it’s a pretty bleak run for most of it. The swell is tiny and the wind is often working against us. There’s a big gap of nothing really worth paddling out for from the start until the end of the third week, so we’re talking over a week of flat or poor conditions. Then things get a little more interesting, but it’s not a classic Red Beach session by any stretch.
Red Beach is the only spot on the cards. It’s exposed to the northeast for swell, which is handy, but it’s inconsistent and best for the beginners out there. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no need to stress about a thick wetsuit.
The first real chance to wet a line comes on Friday, July 17th in the morning. We’ve got a tiny 1 ft swell from the east-northeast, but what makes it interesting is the period – a solid 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a light offshore breeze, it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (98), so it’s not pumping, but it’s the standout of the early period. The swell is small, so it’s fine for learners.
From there, it’s a desert until Monday, July 20th afternoon. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the east, but the period drops to a short, weak 7 seconds, and it’s cross-onshore. The energy is moderate (378), but the quality is poor. This setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, honestly.
The real highlight, if you can call it that, is Monday, July 27th in the morning. We get a 6 ft swell from the north at 7 seconds. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s clean. The energy is moderate (358). This is the biggest swell of the period, but it’s short-period and a bit messy. It’s still the best on offer, but it’s a novice-to-intermediate wave at best. The crowd situation is likely to be a factor, as it’s a popular spot when there’s any size.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half are a write-off. The best windows are the morning of July 17th for a tiny, clean groundswell and the morning of July 27th for the biggest, but sloppier, swell. Keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | N 6 | N 6 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 18 | ENE 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
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 kJ | 26 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 38 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 67 | 92 | 124 | 113 | 68 | 69 | 37 | 34 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:39AM2.65m | 6:20PM2.79m | 6:40AM2.73m | 7:14PM2.90m | 7:37AM2.80m | 8:07PM2.98m | 8:31AM2.85m | 8:58PM3.02m | 9:24AM2.87m | 9:49PM3.02m | 10:15AM2.86m | 10:38PM2.98m | 11:05AM2.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:30PM0.78m | 11:52AM0.56m | 00:32AM0.68m | 12:54PM0.48m | 1:30AM0.59m | 1:51PM0.40m | 2:25AM0.52m | 2:44PM0.35m | 3:17AM0.49m | 3:32PM0.36m | 4:06AM0.49m | 4:19PM0.43m | 4:54AM0.53m | 5:06PM0.54m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | ENE 18 | ENE 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 26 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 38 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 67 | 92 | 124 | 113 | 68 | 69 | 37 | 34 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 14 | E 13 | N 5 | — | NE 10 | N 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | N 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 10 | N 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | W 2 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 2 |
| kJ | 3 | 9 | 19 | 42 | 62 | 80 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 335 | 43 | 106 | 44 | 75 | 83 | 201 | 83 | 89 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 36 | 39 | 39 |
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