Surf Forecasts:
Red Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, NE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s 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 (Sep 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, my fellow wave-chasers, Rusty checking in with the outlook for Red Beach.
Let’s be real: the first chunk of this forecast is a total bummer. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell, topping out at a pathetic 1ft, with only 28 units of wave energy. The wind is offshore at times, so the surface will be smooth, but you can’t surf what isn’t there. This flat spell is going to last a solid 9 days, from now through the 18th of September. Don’t even bother waxing up.
The first flicker of hope comes on the morning of Saturday, September 19th. We’ll see a pulse of 5ft from the NNW, pushing 174 units of energy. But the period is a short, choppy 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit of a messy, lumpy wave. It’s surfable, but don’t expect any gems. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 15 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the quality is just not there. The afternoon drops off quick.
After that, it’s back to nothing for a few more days. The 20th brings some onshore wind, just making a mess of the tiny leftovers.
Now, here’s the one that’s got me stoked. On the morning of Friday, September 25th, we’ve got a solid pulse of 10ft from the north, with a massive 1672 units of energy. That’s a powerful, heavy swell. The wind is light offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, so it’s going to be glassy. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s got some punch. This is definitely for you experts only – that size is no joke for a beginner. The afternoon remains fun with a 4ft leftover and 291 units of energy, still offshore and clean. Circle the 25th on your calendar, that’s your window.
The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 9 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 12 |
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 kJ | 18 | 32 | 46 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:37PM2.89m | 7:05AM2.81m | 7:25PM2.95m | 7:54AM2.87m | 8:10PM2.96m | 8:40AM2.89m | 8:55PM2.93m | 9:25AM2.88m | 9:38PM2.86m | 10:08AM2.82m | 10:20PM2.76m | 10:50AM2.74m | 11:02PM2.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:25PM0.61m | 00:55AM0.64m | 1:15PM0.54m | 1:43AM0.57m | 2:01PM0.51m | 2:27AM0.53m | 2:44PM0.51m | 3:09AM0.53m | 3:25PM0.56m | 3:50AM0.56m | 4:07PM0.65m | 4:30AM0.63m | 4:50PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | N 5 | N 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 26 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NNE 15 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 12 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 32 | 46 | 21 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | N 5 | NE 13 | NNE 14 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 13 | N 14 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | NE 14 | N 12 | N 11 | E 8 | N 11 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 4 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 5 | 21 | 37 | 33 | 42 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 11 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 103 | 44 | 175 | 111 | 101 | 44 | 130 | 135 | 44 | 101 | 213 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 67 | 230 | 250 |
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