Red Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.87° S 148.07° E

Red Bluff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Bluff sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.1° 

Red Bluff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Red Bluff surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Bluff this week:

The surf forecast for Red Bluff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Red Bluff in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 20th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 20th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Bluff over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

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14
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E
10
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:08AM0.83m
2:34PM0.95m
3:45AM0.76m
3:22PM0.96m
5:34AM0.73m
4:03PM0.97m
6:27AM0.71m
4:37PM0.99m
6:59AM0.69m
5:09PM1.00m
7:20AM0.68m
5:41PM1.02m
Low Tide
8:19PM0.54m
8:07AM0.56m
10:03PM0.49m
8:57AM0.60m
11:11PM0.42m
9:40AM0.61m
11:55PM0.36m
10:15AM0.60m
00:27AM0.30m
10:46AM0.57m
00:53AM0.24m
11:19AM0.52m
1:17AM0.19m
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Information about the Red Bluff Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Red Bluff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Red Bluff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Red Bluff 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 Bluff) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Red Bluff may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Red Bluff is 92 km (57 miles) from Salé. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salé. Salé has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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