Red Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.87° S 148.07° E

Red Bluff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Bluff sea temperature is
13.3°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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SE swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
11
1.1
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
1.2
SSW
7
1
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
SW
6
1
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.2
S
17
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
15
1.4
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
399
241
119
85
88
60
116
80
109
80
74
27
24
22
23
11
8
23
173
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
W
15
SW
15
WNW
20
W
15
SSW
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
WNW
15
W
10
SSE
5
N
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
15
W
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
8:32AM0.80m
7:58PM0.98m
9:10AM0.85m
8:51PM0.94m
9:51AM0.89m
9:51PM0.89m
10:35AM0.93m
10:57PM0.83m
11:24AM0.96m
00:09AM0.78m
12:16PM1.00m
1:27AM0.74m
Low Tide
2:08AM0.12m
1:54PM0.36m
2:44AM0.14m
2:46PM0.34m
3:22AM0.20m
3:42PM0.34m
4:01AM0.28m
4:45PM0.34m
4:44AM0.37m
5:55PM0.35m
5:31AM0.47m
7:11PM0.35m
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:42
5:43
5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
10
15
14
11
14
13
11
14
14
11
16
15
12
21
22
18
22
20
12
Feels °C
7
10
10
9
10
9
8
11
11
9
12
12
10
18
19
14
18
17
10
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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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