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Red Island Surf Forecast
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Red Island surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 16 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Red Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Red Island sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Island this week:
The surf forecast for Red Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Island in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | |
563 | 911 | 418 | 708 | 514 | 258 | 184 | 184 | 186 | 148 | 88 | 62 | 40 | 38 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 35 | 47 | 43 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:51PM1.57m | 5:16AM1.54m | 5:47PM1.65m | 6:13AM1.57m | 6:43PM1.71m | 7:09AM1.59m | 7:39PM1.73m | 8:06AM1.59m | 8:35PM1.73m | 9:03AM1.57m | 9:32PM1.71m | 10:01AM1.53m | 10:29PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.08m | 11:08PM0.09m | 11:30AM0.03m | 00:06AM0.04m | 12:26PM-0.00m | 1:04AM0.00m | 1:23PM-0.02m | 2:02AM-0.01m | 2:20PM-0.02m | 3:00AM-0.01m | 3:17PM-0.00m | 3:57AM0.01m | 4:14PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — |
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Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 6 |
 kJ | 563 | 449 | 418 | 392 | 320 | 258 | 184 | 184 | 186 | 148 | 88 | 62 | 40 | 38 | 8 | 9 | 29 | 35 | 47 | 43 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 61 | 104 | 56 | 52 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | E 11 | S 20 | S 23 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | E 14 | E 15 | SE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SE 11 | E 11 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 121 | 58 | 7 | 10 | 41 | 80 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 911 | — | 708 | 514 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 31 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 252 | 9 | 134 | 134 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 159 | 163 | 59 | 9 | 0 | 60 | 1 |
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Information about the Red Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Red Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Red Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Red Island 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 Island) 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 Island 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 Island is 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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