
Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 850 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 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 break it down. It's been a bit flat, but the juice is coming.
The water at Redbill Beach is running a touch warmer than normal for the season, hitting 57°F, so you might not need that thickest winter suit.
The start of the run is a dud. Tuesday afternoon the 15th is tiny, with a 1ft SSE swell and a moderate cross-off wind. The wave energy is weak (121). Not worth getting wet for.
Wednesday the 16th is where the door opens. Morning brings a chunky 8ft S swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds and the wind is cross-off. The energy is strong (831). By the afternoon, it settles to 6ft from the same S direction, the wind drops and goes cross-off, and the report says "very good". That afternoon window on the 16th is for the crew who can handle some power.
Thursday morning the 17th is the first true standout. The swell is a clean 4ft from the S, but the wind goes glassy offshore from the WSW. It's a light breeze, making for perfect, clean waves. That's your go-to session.
From the 18th through the 21st, we're in a groove of consistent but not epic surf. Swells range from 2ft to 4ft, mostly out of the S. We get some long-period groundswell in there – 17 seconds on Thursday and 14-15 seconds on Friday – which means better shape and more push. The combined energy is solid (275-402). Offshore or light cross-off winds keep things clean, but nothing is blowing the roof off.
Sunday the 20th is a mess with N wind and windswell – give it a miss.
Monday the 21st is a good call with 4ft S swell and a moderate offshore wind. Clean and rideable, with solid energy (365).
Now, the long-range highlight: Sunday morning the 27th of September. Way out there, so take it with a grain of salt, but the ingredients are there. We're looking at a meaty 8ft S swell, a gentle offshore breeze from the W, and the call is "very good". The combined energy is strong (628). That's a big groundswell event with clean offshore wind – if it lines up, that's the session of the month. Experts only at that size.
The second week is a bit of a grind, with a lot of cross-shore wind and smaller, messier waves. Thursday the 24th offers a clean 4ft NE swell with an offshore breeze, but it's not a standout. From the 21st to the 23rd, the swell turns into short-period junk with onshore breezes – a few quiet days in a row there.
Bottom line: lock in Thursday morning the 17th for the clean, fun condition, and circle Sunday the 27th as a potential big-wave date.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 |
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17 | 751 | 487 | 306 | 282 | 166 | 381 | 320 | 310 | 109 | 102 | 187 | 134 | 113 | 143 | 100 | 235 | 123 | 277 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:42PM0.88m | 11:23AM1.15m | 00:45AM0.83m | 12:06PM1.13m | 1:51AM0.80m | 12:53PM1.11m | 2:58AM0.79m | 1:45PM1.10m | 3:57AM0.80m | 2:40PM1.10m | 4:46AM0.82m | 3:32PM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:59AM0.53m | 6:28PM0.32m | 5:38AM0.59m | 7:25PM0.33m | 6:23AM0.64m | 8:22PM0.33m | 7:16AM0.66m | 9:17PM0.32m | 8:14AM0.67m | 10:08PM0.30m | 9:13AM0.66m | 10:53PM0.28m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 7 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
Feels °C | 0 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | N 5 | S 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 9 | S 17 |
17 | 75 | 76 | 306 | 282 | 166 | 381 | 320 | 310 | 109 | 15 | 146 | 114 | 113 | 143 | 100 | 34 | 123 | 277 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 15 | NE 12 | S 17 | S 7 | SSE 17 | NNW 5 | S 8 | S 14 | N 5 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SE 13 | N 6 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 |
15 | 8 | 8 | 72 | 6 | 151 | 63 | 99 | 28 | 11 | 102 | 7 | 134 | 47 | 7 | 31 | 15 | 35 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 8 | SSE 13 | N 4 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | N 7 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 15 | N 6 |
1 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 37 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | N 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SSW 9 | S 8 | N 3 | N 5 | N 6 | SW 4 | S 9 | — | S 8 |
717 | 751 | 487 | 13 | 22 | 1 | — | 3 | 151 | 113 | 53 | 187 | 5 | 86 | 106 | 3 | 235 | — | 137 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1245 | 33 | 133 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 444 | 145 | 197 | 128 | 48 | 108 | 48 | 124 | 517 | 128 | 33 | 33 |
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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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