Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with 124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with N 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I'm looking at a pretty grim stretch of the season. The energy just isn't showing up. We've got a 16-day window here, but it's going to be a real test of patience. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, weak waves that won't get you out of bed. We're talking about a gap of several days with nothing worthwhile to mention.
Really, the only faint glimmer of hope is a couple of days that are just about surfable, but they're nothing to write home about. The first little pulse comes in on Monday the 7th of September. Red Beach is the only spot in the frame, and it's a beginner-friendly spot that's inconsistent. Monday morning sees a 3.3ft swell from the north, but with a short period of 7 seconds, it's all chop and no grunt. The combined energy is a weak 96, so don't expect much push. By the afternoon, it picks up to a moderate 117, but the wind is offshore from the west, which will clean it up a bit. It's still just "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions", so keep the expectations low.
Then, after another long dry spell, we get a second chance on Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning brings a 3.0ft north swell, again with a short 8-second period, giving a combined energy of 123. The wind is offshore from the west, which is a major positive – it'll be clean. But with that short period and small size, it's really just a novelty wave for a longboard or a foiler. The afternoon drops off again.
The rest of the fortnight is filled with tiny, weak swells, mostly under 1.5ft, and often with strong winds. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The bottom line? There's no standout session here. The setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those few days with a bit of wind and a metre of swell. For a surfer, it's a blank run, which is pretty normal for this area when the conditions go quiet. Forecasts can change, but right now, I'd be finding other things to do.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
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 kJ | 10 | 10 | 9 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 93 | 114 | 72 | 55 | 39 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:00AM2.69m | 12:26PM2.66m | 00:53AM2.62m | 1:23PM2.61m | 1:51AM2.56m | 2:28PM2.58m | 2:56AM2.53m | 3:40PM2.60m | 4:06AM2.55m | 4:47PM2.69m | 5:13AM2.63m | 5:45PM2.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:13AM0.68m | 6:43PM0.87m | 7:08AM0.73m | 7:47PM0.91m | 8:09AM0.77m | 8:53PM0.92m | 9:14AM0.78m | 9:59PM0.89m | 10:23AM0.76m | 11:04PM0.82m | 11:27AM0.69m | 00:03AM0.73m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 7 | N 5 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 93 | 114 | 72 | 55 | 39 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 5 | — | N 9 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | NE 16 | N 7 | NE 15 | N 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 10 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 16 | NE 16 | E 10 | NE 17 | NE 8 | NE 15 | NNE 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | W 2 | NW 3 | N 4 | N 5 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 6 | 32 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 58 | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 354 | 357 | 60 | 29 | 213 | 213 | 368 | 362 | 362 | 362 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 29 | 43 | 36 | 79 | 36 |
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