Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NE 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 (Aug 13) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for our shores, so keep your expectations low. There’s a tiny window of surf on Thursday, August 13th, but after that, it’s a long, long stretch of poor conditions.
We kick things off on Thursday morning, August 13th, at Red Beach. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the NE with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 204. The wind is light offshore from the W at 6 mph, so the surface is clean. It’s surfable, but it’s nothing to write home about. The wave energy is weak and the period is short, so you’ll be fighting for every bit of push. This is the best we’ve got, and it’s barely a standout.
Thursday afternoon gets a little better in terms of wind. The swell drops to 4ft from the NE, but the wind goes glassy from the NW at 3 mph. The combined energy drops to 123. The waves are still ordinary, but that glassy surface will make it feel a bit more special. If you’re gonna paddle out at all this week, Thursday afternoon is your best bet. The crowds are sometimes a problem here, so you might have some company.
Then it all falls apart. From Friday, August 14th, right through to the end of the month, the surf is poor. There’s a massive gap of nearly two weeks with no real options. The swell becomes tiny, the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, and the energy drops to nothing. It’s a desert out there.
There’s a little flicker of life on the morning of Friday, August 28th, with a 2ft swell from the E and a nice long period of 12 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 135. The wind is light cross-off from the NNW at 3 mph, and the surface is clean. It’s a groundswell, so points and reefs could offer a little more shape, but it’s still a small wave. This is a long-range promise, so don’t hold your breath. It’s a weak option but it’s the only other thing on the horizon.
Bottom line: Thursday, August 13th, is your only real shot. Get out there in the afternoon for the best chance of a glassy surface. After that, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 189 | 118 | 57 | 37 | 34 | 54 | 122 | 113 | 132 | 88 | 68 | 215 | 38 | 55 | 46 | 26 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:48PM2.98m | 8:13AM2.87m | 8:36PM3.02m | 9:03AM2.90m | 9:23PM3.01m | 9:51AM2.89m | 10:09PM2.96m | 10:38AM2.85m | 10:54PM2.87m | 11:23AM2.77m | 11:37PM2.76m | 12:07PM2.67m | 00:21AM2.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:35PM0.46m | 2:06AM0.55m | 2:24PM0.41m | 2:54AM0.50m | 3:09PM0.42m | 3:40AM0.50m | 3:53PM0.48m | 4:23AM0.53m | 4:36PM0.58m | 5:06AM0.60m | 5:22PM0.71m | 5:50AM0.69m | 6:10PM0.84m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 3 | E 10 |
| kJ | 189 | 118 | 57 | 37 | 34 | 54 | 122 | 113 | 132 | 88 | 68 | 3 | 26 | 55 | 46 | 26 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | ESE 6 | N 11 | N 11 | S 3 | E 14 | N 10 | E 9 | E 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 12 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 31 | — | — | 2 | — | 38 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | E 16 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | N 6 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | NE 9 | — | E 14 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | N 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | S 3 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 215 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 8 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 30 | 29 | 39 | 44 | 29 | 44 | 39 | 67 | 44 | 43 | 83 | 135 | 87 | 83 | 43 |
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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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