Red Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the upcoming swell window for our little corner of the world.

Alright, so the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. For the first week, we’re looking at a lot of small, weak energy that’s just not worth paddling out for. The real story happens later, with a couple of windows that look absolutely pumping, especially for those who know what they’re doing.

We’ll kick things off properly on Wednesday the 2nd. Red Island (a beach and reef setup) has some proper energy in the water. Wednesday afternoon is the standout early call. We’ve got a solid 7ft south swell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong at 2362. But the best part? It’s glassy—absolutely no wind. If you’re experienced, this is going to be clean, powerful, and a real treat. That water temp is sitting at 54°, which is a touch cooler than average for the time of year, so you’ll want the thick rubber.

Thursday the 3rd still has some clean waves. The morning sees a 5ft south swell with 13-second period, with a clean offshore breeze (628 combined energy). It’s a bit smaller, but still a fun option for a quiet session. The afternoon glass-off is even smaller at 4ft, but it’s clean.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Friday the 4th all the way through to Sunday the 13th, the swell drops right out. We’re talking tiny waves under 2ft most days, and often with messy winds. There’s a spike on Monday the 7th with a 8ft south swell, but it’s ruined by a strong 19 mph cross-onshore that will make it a lumpy, blown-out mess. Not worth it. This gap is a long one, nearly a week and a half of nothing special.

Now, the good stuff returns. The morning of Monday the 14th looks promising. We’ve got a 5ft south swell with a short 7-second period, but it’s glassy. Combined energy is moderate at 321, and it’ll be a clean, easy session for a beginner.

But hold onto your board for Tuesday the 15th. This is the big one. Red Island is going off. Tuesday morning is exceptional, with a massive 16ft SSW groundswell and a very long 12-second period. Combined energy is a staggering 8915. That is strong, deep ocean energy. This is for experts only. The wind is light and cross-off, so it should be clean and powerful. Tuesday afternoon stays big at 13ft from the south, still with clean offshore breezes.

Wednesday the 16th keeps the energy going, with another 16ft south swell. The combined energy is off the charts at 13189. It’s another day for experts only, with moderate winds keeping it reasonably clean. Thursday the 17th is still solid, with a 10ft SSE swell and clean conditions.

So, the real standout, the one you want to mark on your calendar, is the morning of Tuesday the 15th. Huge swell, clean wind, expert-level power. It’s a long way out, so forecasts can change, but as it stands, that’s the session.
Rusty

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