Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.55° N 8.94° W

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Red Strand (Dirk Bay) sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.7° 

Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Red Strand (Dirk Bay) surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SW swell with 143 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
3
0.8
W
3
0.4
SW
7
1.1
SW
4
1.2
SW
5
1.3
SW
6
0.9
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
W
13
0.5
SSE
4
0.1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
15
17
39
66
128
73
38
21
21
20
17
17
7
10
10
22
22
14
10
2
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
35
WNW
20
W
40
SW
40
WSW
40
SW
25
W
25
W
15
W
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
5
SE
10
SE
10
E
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-off
High Tide
9:54PM2.68m
10:18AM2.64m
10:44PM2.44m
11:17AM2.42m
11:55PM2.28m
12:40PM2.32m
1:28AM2.26m
2:11PM2.38m
2:46AM2.41m
3:14PM2.57m
3:38AM2.63m
3:59PM2.80m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.82m
4:03AM0.93m
4:37PM1.05m
5:02AM1.14m
5:50PM1.21m
6:27AM1.25m
7:22PM1.24m
7:57AM1.20m
8:39PM1.12m
9:04AM1.04m
9:34PM0.93m
9:53AM0.82m
10:17PM0.71m
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clear
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clear
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:18
7:20
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:46
7:44
7:42
7:39
7:37
7:35
7:32
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Temp °C
15
15
14
16
17
16
16
16
13
15
18
19
19
19
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
Feels °C
8
8
9
10
11
10
11
11
11
13
16
18
18
18
18
17
17
16
17
16
17
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Information about the Red Strand (Dirk Bay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Red Strand (Dirk Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Red Strand (Dirk Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Red Strand (Dirk Bay) 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 Strand (Dirk Bay)) 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 Strand (Dirk Bay) 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.

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