Red Island surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 6,937 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with ESE swell.
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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Red Island in the next 16 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Island over the next 16 days.
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