Redbill Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.87° S 148.28° E

Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.6° 

Redbill Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Redbill Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 886 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Redbill Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 9th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 9th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what the ocean’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks down at Redbill Beach. It’s a mixed bag, to be honest, with some proper windows of opportunity and some flat, forgettable days in between. We’ve got a run of average conditions kicking things off, but there are a couple of days that are going to be well worth circling on the calendar.

First up, Monday the 3rd. It’s not going to blow anyone away. We’re looking at a weak 3.6ft of windswell with a short 6-second period, which means it’ll be pretty gutless. The water is sitting at 57.6°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small bonus if you’re in a wetsuit. The wind is a light cross-offshore, but the surf is just ordinary. It’s surfable, but you won’t be bragging about it.

Tuesday the 4th is a write-off. The swell drops right off to ankle-slapping 1.6ft, and it’s just not worth the paddle. The morning is glassy, but there’s nothing to ride. We then have a few days of small, weak surf with that energy reading staying pretty low, only managing to get up to a moderate 115 on Wednesday the 5th, but with 2.3ft on offer, you’re still just groveling. The wind stays clean, but the ocean just doesn’t have any push behind it.

Now, Thursday the 6th is where things start to get a bit more lively. We’ve got a new south swell coming in, and while the size is a modest 5.6ft, the energy jumps right up to a strong 649. That’s a big difference. The morning is looking prime with a true offshore wind, and the forecast is calling for very good surf conditions. This is a solid day to get out there and get a few proper ones. The swell direction is from the south, which is a good sign, even if the period is a short 7 seconds.

The surf backs right off again on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th. We’re back to small, weak conditions. Friday morning is clean but small, and by Saturday we’re looking at tiny 1ft waves. You can give those a miss.

Sunday the 9th is a different story, and not a good one for the average punter. A strong NNE swell rolls in, pushing 7.9ft in the morning and a solid 9.8ft by the afternoon. The combined energy is pumping, hitting a very strong 877. But the wind is howling onshore from the north, making it a messy, blown-out mess. It’s just too big and too rough to be any fun for paddling. If that’s the case, this setup is looking far more interesting for the kite surfers than for us. The surf quality is poor, and at that size, it’s only going to be for experts anyway, even if the wind was good, which it isn't.

We’ve got another small window on Monday the 10th with a 4.3ft wave, but it’s a marginal forecast with question marks. The energy is moderate, but I’d say it’s still not quite there.

Then we get to the good stuff. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are the real standouts of this whole outlook. On Tuesday, a solid south groundswell fills in. The morning is absolutely glassy with 3.6ft of swell, and the energy is a strong 440. The wind is dead, the surf is clean, and it’s going to be a proper session. The afternoon holds up well too, with a gentle offshore breeze and the energy still pushing 335.

Wednesday the 12th is the big one. A powerful NW groundswell arrives, and the morning shows a very solid 9.8ft with the combined energy surging to a massive 1067. The wind is a clean cross-offshore and the conditions are reported as clean. However, this is a serious red flag. At 9.8ft, this is way too big for this break and is classified as too big for the spot. It’s going to be maxing out and closing out,

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
6
1.1
N
6
0.8
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.3
S
9
0.7
SE
8
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SE
8
0.7
ESE
8
1.2
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10
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7
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10
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4
1.3
NNE
5
2.4
NNE
7
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8
2.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
85
60
26
15
65
65
54
281
279
124
159
70
43
20
19
21
94
473
858
588
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
NW
10
W
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
20
WSW
5
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NE
5
NW
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NNW
10
NNW
20
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WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
11:40AM1.04m
11:16PM1.04m
12:18PM1.09m
00:17AM0.97m
1:01PM1.15m
1:29AM0.90m
1:48PM1.21m
2:47AM0.86m
2:40PM1.27m
4:07AM0.85m
3:37PM1.33m
5:19AM0.86m
4:35PM1.38m
Low Tide
5:26PM0.51m
5:44AM0.30m
6:29PM0.46m
6:24AM0.36m
7:36PM0.39m
7:10AM0.43m
8:45PM0.30m
8:02AM0.49m
9:53PM0.21m
9:01AM0.53m
10:57PM0.13m
10:02AM0.55m
11:57PM0.05m
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5:10
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Temp °C
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14
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Feels °C
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11
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Information about the Redbill Beach Surf forecast

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