Redbill Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.87° S 148.28° E

Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.7° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NE swell with 254 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 (Jul 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 16th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 16th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking in the water over the next couple of weeks.

We are looking at a pretty quiet run overall, with a few windows where it might be worth paddling out. The first few days are tiny but clean, and there’s a little pulse of energy around the middle of next week that stands out as the best we’ve got on offer.

Right now, Thursday morning the 16th, Redbill Beach is seeing a tiny 0.5m south swell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is glassy, calm, and conditions are clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to hunt for the thickest wetsuit just yet. The combined swell energy is moderate at 204. This is a small, gentle groundswell – the kind where you’ll be bobbing around waiting for the few sets that roll through. It won’t blow your hair back, but for a quiet, soulful session, it’s okay. That swell drops off by the afternoon as the wind turns cross-on, making things messy.

Friday the 17th is another glassy morning, but the swell drops a bit, down to 0.4m from the SSE with a similar 17-second period. Energy is down to 139. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s very ordinary. Saturday the 18th stays small, though the wind goes offshore in the morning and turns glassy in the afternoon with a 0.5m south swell. Still, the energy is moderate at best (182, then 156). Sunday the 19th catches a slightly better 0.8m south swell, glassy again in the morning, and the energy bumps up to 270. That’s probably the pick of this first weekend if you’re on a log or a mid-length.

The standout period kicks off Monday the 20th. The swell direction shifts to the NE, picking up to 0.9m in the morning and 1.1m in the afternoon. The period is a solid 11 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 382 (morning) and 375 (afternoon). The wind is cross-offshore, keeping things clean. This is the best combination of size and clean conditions we see in the whole outlook. Tuesday the 21st holds similar – 1.1m NE swell in the morning, glassy, with energy at 294, and 1.0m in the afternoon, still glassy. This is a real runner. The swell direction matches what the spot likes, and the wind is perfect. The energy is moderate to strong for this generally mellow stretch. Be aware that the crowds here can be around sometimes, but with conditions this lined up, it’ll be worth sharing a few waves.

After Tuesday, the swell slowly fades. Wednesday the 22nd has a clean 0.9m NE swell with offshore wind, but the energy drops to 182. Thursday the 23rd is similar but smaller, down to 0.8m, with a glassy start. As we move into the last week of July and the start of August, the size drops off sharply. From Friday the 24th through the end of the month, the waves hover around 0.4m to 0.7m, mostly from the south or SSE. The winds get gusty at times – 20–25 km/h on the 24th and 31st – making for poor conditions. The combined energy dips into the weak range (51 to 89) on several days. Wednesday the 30th is the last day with anything surfable, a 0.7m south swell with clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is only 94.

For the absolute best of this stretch, your go-to is Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st at Redbill Beach. A solid 1.1m of NE swell, glassy or clean cross-off wind, and moderate wave energy (294–382). That’s your window. Get out there when the tide and your schedule line up.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wed
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Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
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15
0.9
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
10
1
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.9
NE
11
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Energy kJ
116
124
100
96
93
86
46
153
75
138
166
152
142
194
249
249
235
212
167
154
163
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
0
SW
5
ENE
5
NW
5
NW
0
NW
5
WNW
5
W
5
WNW
5
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5
WNW
5
NNE
5
WNW
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NW
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NNE
5
WSW
10
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5
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
10:18AM0.96m
9:27PM1.41m
11:07AM0.99m
10:21PM1.30m
11:54AM1.03m
11:16PM1.18m
12:39PM1.07m
00:13AM1.04m
1:22PM1.10m
1:15AM0.92m
2:04PM1.13m
2:22AM0.83m
2:44PM1.14m
Low Tide
3:48AM-0.05m
3:11PM0.53m
4:36AM0.00m
4:14PM0.53m
5:21AM0.09m
5:19PM0.52m
6:03AM0.18m
6:27PM0.51m
6:42AM0.29m
7:36PM0.48m
7:20AM0.38m
8:44PM0.45m
7:57AM0.47m
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Feels °C
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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.

Redbill Beach is 106 km (66 miles) from Launceston. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Launceston. Launceston has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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