Red Island surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with 5,106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Island over the next 16 days.
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