Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Redbill Beach.

Right, the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a few days of nothing much, then a window of decent swell, but it’s not all plain sailing. The water temp is runnin’ a touch warmer than normal at 57°, so it’s a little more comfortable than usual for this time of year.

The first real opportunity kicks off Sunday morning, the 6th of September. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the SSE, with a short 7-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. The combined energy is moderate (312). It’s clean, but it’s not gonna be a world-beater. The short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy and won’t have that grunt.

Monday the 7th is a write-off. The swell drops to 1 ft in the morning, and the wind turns onshore in the afternoon.

Tuesday the 8th brings a glassy morning with a 3 ft S swell (8 sec, 158 energy). It’s surfable but ordinary. The afternoon goes glassy too, but the swell drops to 2 ft.

Wednesday the 9th is a bit of a tease. We get a long-period 15-second swell from the SSE, but it’s only 1 ft in the morning, building to 2 ft in the afternoon. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s just not enough size to get excited about. The energy is moderate (159-265).

Now, the standout in the first week is Friday afternoon, the 11th of September. The wind goes glassy, coming from the ESE at just 3 mph. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the S, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1354). That’s a proper wave. It’s a beach break, so the long period might make it a bit straight, but with glassy conditions and that size, it’s gonna be firing. The rating says it’s excellent for experienced surfers only. This is your best bet for the next week.

Saturday the 12th starts glassy with a 4 ft S swell, but the wind shifts onshore by the afternoon.

Then we go into a bit of a lull. Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th have small, clean waves but nothing to write home about.

Wednesday the 16th is a write-off with strong winds.

Thursday the 17th of September is the big one for the second week. The morning is glassy, with a 10 ft S swell (8 sec, 1178 energy). The wind is glassy, so the face will be clean, but 10 ft is big. This is strictly for experts. The guidance says it’s predicted to be too big for this break, so only the most experienced should even think about paddling out. The energy is very strong. Friday the 18th holds similar size, 10 ft in the morning from the SSE with a long 12-second period, but the wind is a cross-off 16 mph, which will keep it clean but the sheer size is still a beast.

Saturday the 19th is a better prospect for the average surfer. The swell drops to 6 ft from the SSE, with a long 13-second period. The afternoon sees a clean cross-offshore wind and the energy is still strong (911). It’s a good, solid wave.

The run finishes on Sunday the 20th with a clean, glassy 3 ft SSE swell, but the energy is moderate (484-449).

So, if you’re an expert, the 17th (Thursday) and 18th (Friday) are your standouts, but be prepared for a beating. For the rest of us, the 11th of September (Friday) is the one to circle. The 19th (Saturday) is also a solid option.

Rusty.

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