Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, switching to the old standard.
Right off the bat, looking at Redbill Beach, the surf is going to be a mixed bag. The water is sitting at 57.4°, which is a touch warmer than what's normal for this time of year, a welcome little anomaly. We’re not starting off with much fire, but things get interesting if you’re patient.
Wednesday the 26th is a write-off; there’s a lumpy 7.5ft Southerly swell but the period is short and the wind is messy. Thursday the 27th is flat and unappealing. The real story begins to unfold late in the first week and into the second.
Friday the 28th afternoon is the first glimmer of hope with a clean 3.0ft wave from the ESE and a light breeze, but it's small and the energy is weak (280). The weekend of the 29th and 30th serves up tiny 2.0ft surf, though with clean offshore winds—good for a longboard, not much else. Monday the 31st morning is the best of the early days: glassy conditions and a clean 3.0ft Southerly groundswell with an 11-second period. That long period will make for some nice, peeling lines, but the size is beginner-friendly.
Now for the standout. The real action kicks in around September 7th. Monday morning the 7th is the clear winner. We’ve got a solid 7.2ft swell from the SSE, with a 10-second period pushing a massive 1050 combined energy. That’s a lot of power. The wind is a clean, moderate offshore from the WSW. This is expert territory at over 8ft (7.2ft is close enough to be charging for experienced surfers only). It’s going to be big, clean, and powerful. The Monday afternoon holds at 5.6ft with the same clean offshore wind and very good conditions (612 energy). That whole day is the pick of the entire forecast.
Into the second week, things stay active but get more uncertain. A big, short-period northerly swell pops up on Saturday the 5th afternoon with 6.6ft at a tiny 6 seconds, so expect a bumpy, chaotic shorebreak. The best-looking window after the 7th is the 8th and 9th, with a consistent 3.6ft to 6.2ft Southerly groundswell and clean, cross-off winds. The energy stays moderate to strong, but it won’t have the same raw power as that Monday the 7th’s morning session.
Bottom line: if you’re an advanced surfer, clear your schedule for the morning of September 7th at Redbill Beach. That’s the one.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | N 6 | SSE 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 223 | 179 | 437 | 365 | 146 | 126 | 109 | 63 | 33 | 93 | 153 | 280 | 150 | 257 | 181 | 120 | 47 | 228 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | on |
High Tide | 7:57AM0.90m | 7:10PM1.24m | 8:30AM0.94m | 7:53PM1.22m | 9:04AM0.99m | 8:38PM1.18m | 9:38AM1.05m | 9:26PM1.12m | 10:13AM1.10m | 10:20PM1.05m | 10:52AM1.15m | 11:20PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM0.19m | 12:55PM0.55m | 2:10AM0.18m | 1:43PM0.52m | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:33PM0.48m | 3:18AM0.23m | 3:25PM0.44m | 3:52AM0.28m | 4:19PM0.39m | 4:28AM0.34m | 5:18PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | N 6 |
| kJ | 59 | 179 | 437 | 365 | 146 | 126 | 109 | 39 | 31 | 33 | 86 | 84 | 149 | 257 | 181 | 120 | 40 | 14 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | NE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 9 | S 9 | NE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 14 | ENE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 57 | 33 | 76 | 49 | 26 | 101 | 29 | 63 | 33 | 93 | 153 | 280 | 150 | 8 | 74 | 46 | 47 | 44 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | E 9 | — | NE 9 | S 10 | NE 8 | S 16 | NE 9 | S 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 4 | N 4 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 13 | S 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 44 | — | 29 | 31 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | NNE 9 | NNW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 8 | S 5 | W 4 | N 3 | SSW 6 | WSW 4 | N 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | N 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 223 | — | 88 | 12 | 35 | 171 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 64 | 4 | 5 | — | — | 6 | 51 | 217 | 228 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 108 | 48 | 2 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 444 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 124 | 571 | 128 | 108 |
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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).
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