Red Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.87° S 148.07° E

Red Bluff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Bluff sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.4° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, SW swell with 345 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 11th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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E
10
0.3
ESE
10
2.1
SW
6
1.8
SW
7
1.2
SW
6
0.6
SSE
8
0.3
ESE
11
1.2
WSW
5
0.2
S
17
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
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6
1.1
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6
0.3
S
18
0.2
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17
0.8
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S
15
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15
0.2
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15
0.2
S
14
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14
0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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345
275
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24
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72
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32
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Wind (km/h)
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W
25
NW
35
W
25
W
15
SSW
15
NNW
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NW
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20
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20
WNW
25
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20
SSW
10
WNW
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10
NW
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NNE
15
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10
NE
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High Tide
6:20PM1.24m
8:00AM0.90m
7:12PM1.25m
8:39AM0.94m
8:04PM1.24m
9:18AM0.96m
8:55PM1.20m
9:58AM0.98m
9:47PM1.12m
10:39AM0.99m
10:40PM1.03m
11:22AM1.00m
11:36PM0.92m
Low Tide
12:08PM0.52m
1:32AM0.08m
12:59PM0.48m
2:14AM0.09m
1:49PM0.45m
2:55AM0.12m
2:39PM0.43m
3:35AM0.19m
3:32PM0.42m
4:16AM0.27m
4:27PM0.44m
4:55AM0.36m
5:27PM0.46m
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Temp °C
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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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