Red Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.87° S 148.07° E

Red Bluff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Bluff sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.3° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 5s period, WSW swell with 174 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with E 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Red Bluff in the next 16 days are 1.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
19
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Friday
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Saturday
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1
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0
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1
1
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1
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0
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
6
0.7
E
8
0.4
E
5
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
6
0.9
WSW
5
0.8
SW
4
1.2
WSW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.7
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.8
SE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
60
9
7
3
51
15
70
41
32
87
16
15
3
4
4
3
11
14
56
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
NNE
10
W
5
SE
10
WNW
10
W
15
SSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
SSW
10
NW
5
NW
10
SE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SE
20
SE
25
SE
Wind State
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off
cross
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cross
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cross-off
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:26AM0.67m
2:19PM0.96m
6:10AM0.67m
3:00PM0.96m
6:47AM0.67m
3:40PM0.96m
7:02AM0.66m
4:18PM0.96m
7:08AM0.66m
4:58PM0.98m
7:15AM0.68m
5:40PM0.99m
Low Tide
9:38PM0.44m
7:29AM0.64m
10:51PM0.39m
8:10AM0.66m
11:33PM0.34m
8:59AM0.64m
00:01AM0.29m
9:50AM0.61m
00:22AM0.24m
10:40AM0.56m
00:42AM0.19m
11:29AM0.50m
1:06AM0.15m
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5:34
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
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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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