Red Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Red Beach. It’s been pretty quiet lately, but don’t get discouraged – there’s a decent run shaping up, especially if you can wait it out.

Right now and for the first few days, there’s barely a ripple. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.3 ft to 1 ft with a super long period from the NE, but there’s just no energy behind it (combined energy of all swells directed here is only 14 to 24). It’s glassy or clean with light winds, but honestly, it’s a lake out there. Not worth paddling for.

Come Sunday the 9th, a bump of northerly swell tries to show, around 3 ft to 4 ft, but it’s short period at 5 to 6 seconds and the wind is howling from the north at 12 to 16 mph, making for a choppy mess. Combined energy is still weak (55 to 98). This one is a pass.

Now, Monday the 10th is where things finally pick up. We’ve got a solid 5 ft to 5 ft swell from the north, period stretching to 8 to 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to 332 to 349, so there’s proper push in the water. Winds are offshore or cross-offshore from the W and NW, so it’ll be clean. This is the first real window for a surf. The size is friendly for most, not too big for beginners, but with enough power to have fun.

Tuesday the 11th is a step down – swell drops to 4 ft with a shorter 8-second period. Winds are light and glassy in the afternoon, making for surfable but ordinary conditions. Combined energy sits around 143 to 152. It’s a session if you’re keen, but not a standout.

Wednesday the 12th brings a bigger pulse from the ENE at 7 ft in the morning. The period is short (7 seconds), but the combined energy is strong at 412. Offshore winds from the WNW to W will keep it clean. This swell is pushing into the 7 ft range, so it’s getting a bit serious for beginners but great for anyone with some experience.

We then go into a quieter stretch from Thursday the 13th through Saturday the 15th, with swell between 2 ft and 3 ft. Periods are mixed, and combined energy is low to moderate (85 to 133). Conditions are clean or glassy at times, but the waves are ordinary. Nothing to get excited about.

Now, Sunday the 16th is another one to circle. The swell builds to 6 ft to 7 ft from the NNE with a 9-second period. Combined energy hits 555 to 693, so there’s some real grunt. Winds are offshore from the WSW to SW, keeping things clean in the morning. This is the pick of the second week – a solid, powerful swell with good wind. It’s getting into the bigger range, so best for intermediate to advanced surfers.

Monday the 17th sees the swell peak around 7 ft to 8 ft from the NNE, with the period stretching to 11 seconds. Combined energy is very strong (922 to 1167). However, the wind is cross or cross-offshore and strong at 16 mph, creating some chop. This is more for the experienced crew who can handle bigger, longer-period waves and a bit of wind.

After that, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th drop off in quality. Swell hangs around 6 ft to 7 ft but with strong, tricky winds (19 to 22 mph) and combined energy still high (472 to 1040). Conditions are messy, and the cross-shore wind makes it less appealing for paddling – honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The real gold comes on Thursday the 20th. Swell holds at 6 ft from the east, period at 10 to 11 seconds. Combined energy is strong at 715 to 758. Winds are light and cross-offshore from the SW, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is the standout session of the entire forecast – very good surf conditions. The swell direction from the east matches the optimum for Red Beach, so expect clean, well-shaped waves.

Friday the 21st still has some juice, with 5 ft from the east at 9 seconds, offshore winds from the west, and combined energy of 411. It’s a good follow-up session, but the 20th is the one to aim for.

Keep in mind, the long-range stuff (after the 16th) is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the forecasts. For now, mark Monday the 10th, Wednesday the 12th, Sunday the 16th, and definitely Thursday the 20th as your best bets.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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