Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, check it out. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty average for Redbill Beach, but there’s a big pulse of energy coming that we gotta keep an eye on. It’s a bit of a slow grind to get there, but the wait might just be worth it.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a lull. Monday the 10th is looking messy with a cross-shore breeze and some chop, not really worth getting excited about. The swell is there at 8ft, but the wind’s gonna ruin it. We’re looking at a combined energy of 1173, which is moderate, but it’s not doing anyone any favors. Tuesday the 11th cleans up a touch with lighter winds, but the swell drops to 6ft and the direction is still a bit wonky.

Honestly, the whole week is pretty much the same story. We’ve got waves, but they’re small and the winds are just not cooperating for good quality. There's a few glassy moments on the 14th and 15th, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a normal wetsuit is fine.

Then, we hit a real dry spell starting around the 17th. The swell just completely dies out. We’re looking at a few days of nothing but flat, clean conditions. It’s a proper lull, a few days where you’re better off doing something else. Don’t bother paddling out from around the 17th to the 19th.

But hold on, things start to shuffle around the 20th and 21st. A new swell from the NNE starts to build, and the winds look better, more cross-off. We’re talking 6ft on the 20th, and the energy is picking up. It's not huge, but it’s clean and rideable. The real kicker is on Saturday the 22nd, with the swell at 7-7ft and the energy up around 664. That’s the best of the first week, for sure.

Now, for the standout. Look out for Sunday the 23rd. The swell jumps to 12ft with a long 11-second period, and the energy readings are massive at 2768. That’s a serious amount of power. But here’s the catch: the model is saying it’s just too big for Redbill. This is a beach break, and a long-period swell like this is going to close out. It’ll be a washing machine. Only for the experts, and even then, it might be a mess. The wind is cross-on, which won’t help. It’s going to be one of those days you watch from the sand. Monday the 24th is still huge, 10ft, but still too much for this spot.

So, if you’re looking for the pick of the fortnight, it’s Saturday the 22nd. Get out there in the morning for the cleanest conditions. The swell will be solid at 7ft from the NE, the energy is strong, and the winds are light and cross-off. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see. The 23rd and 24th are for the brave or the foolish, big and powerful, but just not right for this stretch of sand.

Signing off.

Rusty

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