Redbill Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.87° S 148.28° E

Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
13.8°C
1.3° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, S swell with 1,199 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and settle in. Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for Redbill Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

We kick off on Friday, September 11th, with a bit of a surprise. It’s glassy and clear early, with a 4ft south swell rolling in. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – not a bad thing if you’re a bit soft. The energy is moderate (486), and the morning is looking sweet. It’s only an inconsistent break here, and crowds are possible, but Friday morning is your best bet early on. The afternoon sees the swell dropping and the wind turning cross-on, so it gets a bit ordinary.

Saturday the 12th is pretty lackluster – small, messy cross-on waves. The swell stays under 3ft, and the energy fades. Sunday is cleaner but very ordinary, with tiny 3ft waves and light cross-off winds. Not much to write home about. Monday sees a tiny little burst of windswell from the north, but it’s weak and short period – basically a day off.

Tuesday the 15th? The morning has a clean offshore breeze but next to no swell (2ft), so you’ll be scratching around. The afternoon picks up a little pulse of 2ft south groundswell with a long period (15 seconds), but a 16 mph cross-off wind makes it a bit of a battle. Not the day for it.

Now, Wednesday the 16th gets interesting. Wednesday morning there’s a jump to 7ft from the south, but it’s only 8 seconds – that’s a short period windswell, lumpy and unrefined. It’s also over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners. But Wednesday afternoon is where it turns on: 6ft south swell, clean with a light breeze, and the energy is strong (545). This is a standout window. It’s still a bit big for the groms, but for anyone with some experience, this is clean, punchy, and good.

Thursday the 17th mornings are ordinary, but Thursday afternoon is glassy with a 2ft south groundswell, period of 18 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, which at a beach break can be a bit straight and fat, but the glassy conditions mean it’s worth a look. The energy is solid (429).

Friday the 18th is another good day. Friday morning has a 4ft south swell, very long period (14 seconds), and the energy is strong (520). The winds are light and cross-off, so it’s clean. This is another standout – the wave shape should be good with that period, and it’s not too big to handle. Afternoon is a little smaller but still fun.

Then the wheels fall off. From Saturday the 19th all the way through to Tuesday the 22nd, it’s a run of poor to ordinary conditions. Strong winds, junk swell, and a lot of chop. A few days there are barely surfable. That’s a solid 4-day gap of not much.

Monday the 21st afternoon sees a glimmer – glassy winds and a 5ft north windswell, but the period is short (6 seconds). It’s rideable but fat and weak. Tuesday the 22nd is tiny and cross-on, just forget it.

The forecast gets interesting again on Wednesday the 23rd. Wednesday morning is glassy with a 5ft south swell – very clean, good energy (500). This is another clear standout. It’s glassy, it’s got some push, and the break should be holding up well. Afternoon drops off a bit but is still glassy.

Thursday the 24th is average – clean but small (3ft), nothing to get excited about. Friday the 25th is a write-off with 19 mph offshore winds shredding the tiny swell. Saturday the 26th is a big one to keep an eye on – a solid 10ft pulse from the SSE, but that is *too big* for Redbill Beach. The energy is massive (765 in the morning, 1748 in the afternoon) – this is solidly in expert territory. If you are not a very experienced surfer, stay well away. It’s not a miss, it’s a danger.

So, where are the standouts? Friday the 11th morning if you want a glassy start to the season. Wednesday the 16th afternoon for a solid, clean south swell. Friday the 18th morning for another quality session with a long period groundswell. And Wednesday the 23rd morning for a glassy, clean 5ft south swell. Circle those.

Stay safe, watch the bank, and don’t be a hero on that last Saturday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
0.7
SSE
17
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
18
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.8
N
4
1.4
N
5
1.1
N
6
0.6
NNE
7
0.7
S
15
2.3
S
8
2.1
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
10
0.7
S
18
1.3
S
19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
303
311
188
240
154
135
149
106
43
21
106
75
35
209
719
625
422
251
214
307
1199
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
ENE
5
NW
5
SE
10
NE
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
10
W
20
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
W
20
WSW
0
SSE
5
W
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
8:04PM1.22m
8:55AM1.11m
8:56PM1.14m
9:32AM1.14m
9:49PM1.04m
10:08AM1.16m
10:44PM0.96m
10:45AM1.16m
11:42PM0.88m
11:23AM1.15m
00:45AM0.83m
12:06PM1.13m
1:51AM0.80m
Low Tide
1:57PM0.41m
2:37AM0.20m
2:52PM0.37m
3:13AM0.28m
3:46PM0.34m
3:48AM0.37m
4:39PM0.32m
4:23AM0.46m
5:33PM0.32m
4:59AM0.53m
6:28PM0.32m
5:38AM0.59m
7:25PM0.33m
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Temp °C
19
14
9
14
13
11
21
21
16
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20
13
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6
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16
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Feels °C
15
10
6
11
10
8
18
18
13
16
17
10
5
4
0
6
8
3
11
14
8
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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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