Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here, your local surf reporter for Red Beach. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you—this 16-day window is a real battle. The finder’s come up empty, no standout options, so we’re working with what we’ve got. The guidance lists Red Beach as a beginner spot that’s inconsistent, mostly exposed to the north-east, and crowds can pop up sometimes. The water’s sitting at 59°F, which is pretty much normal for the time of year, no big anomaly there.
Right now, there’s no surf worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 6th of July has a messy 5ft north swell with a short 7-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore from the north at 12 mph, and the combined energy is only 279—moderate, but it’s all chop and no shape. Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th are just as grim, with poor conditions and scores that don’t even hit the board. We’ve got a gap of about 10 days where the surf is flat or junk.
Friday the 10th of July afternoon shows a little flicker: a 3ft east swell, 9-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the south at 9 mph, giving us clean waves. Combined energy is 182 (moderate). It’s surfable, but ordinary—nothing to get excited about.
Now, the real standout pops up on Monday the 21st of July morning. Red Beach finally gets a decent look: a 3ft north-east swell, 10-second period, with light cross-off wind from the southwest at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is 352 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer. The swell direction (NE) matches the optimum swell direction, so it’s punching right into the break. Keep in mind though, this spot is inconsistent, so it’s a rare treat. The afternoon of the same day sees a 7ft north swell with a short 7-second period, but wind turns cross-on, making it chunky—only for the experienced crew.
Overall, it’s a long wait with a lot of flat days, but that Monday morning on the 21st is your window. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 205 | 152 | 273 | 273 | 373 | 110 | 71 | 125 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 118 | 171 | 122 | 59 | 54 | 71 | 47 | 43 | 15 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:56PM2.63m | 12:17PM2.50m | 00:41AM2.60m | 1:04PM2.49m | 1:29AM2.57m | 1:57PM2.48m | 2:24AM2.55m | 3:00PM2.49m | 3:27AM2.55m | 4:12PM2.55m | 4:33AM2.58m | 5:20PM2.66m | 5:39AM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:35PM0.86m | 6:16AM0.83m | 6:24PM0.92m | 7:04AM0.82m | 7:20PM0.95m | 7:56AM0.80m | 8:21PM0.96m | 8:51AM0.76m | 9:23PM0.92m | 9:49AM0.70m | 10:26PM0.86m | 10:49AM0.64m | 11:30PM0.78m | 11:52AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 |
 | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | 5:22 |
mm | — | 15 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 6 | E 9 |
| kJ | 74 | 73 | 67 | 70 | 373 | 87 | 58 | 125 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 118 | 171 | 122 | 59 | 20 | 71 | 47 | 43 | 7 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 21 | — | E 10 | E 6 | E 10 | NE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 14 | N 14 | — | — | ESE 7 | E 10 | N 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | E 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | 45 | 33 | 71 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 17 | 54 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | E 11 | NNE 8 | N 10 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | NE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 28 | 110 | 45 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | S 4 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 3 | SE 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 205 | 152 | 273 | 273 | — | 14 | 6 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 57 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 129 | 39 | 35 | 40 | 36 | 0 | 39 | 44 | 4 | 39 | 39 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
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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).
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