Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Redbill Beach from now through the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a slow start. The first week is mostly a write-off unless you’re desperate for a paddle in tiny, weak stuff. The real action doesn’t crank up until July 19th, so you’re looking at a solid week of slim pickings before things get interesting. It’s a long wait, but the payoff looks worth it.

For the first few days, from Friday the 10th through the middle of next week, it’s flat to tiny. You’ve got some glassy mornings on the 10th with a 1ft swell from the south, but that’s hardly enough to get excited about – combined energy is a measly 96 (weak). Winds are light and glassy, so it’s clean, but you’re surfing micro-waves. The water temp is sitting around 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. Saturday and Sunday get a bit of bump in size but the wind chops it up, and the quality is poor. Monday through Wednesday the 15th see a bit more south swell, but still under 3ft and weak energy (under 200). Honestly, not worth the wetsuit zip.

There’s a real gap from the 10th to the 18th with no solid recommendations – just tiny, ordinary waves or poor conditions. You’d be better off waiting.

Then we hit July 19th. Sunday morning brings a nice shift: a 2ft groundswell from the ESE, period at 16 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 299 (moderate). Winds are light and cross-off, so it’s clean. The swell is small but that long period means some nice shape on the sets – it’ll be a bit inconsistent between sets, but the quality is there for a quiet session. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, so you might have it to yourself if you’re early.

Now, the standout window is from July 20th to the 23rd. Monday the 20th morning sees a 5ft ENE swell, period 10 seconds, with clean conditions and light cross-off winds. Energy is pumping at 525 (moderate-strong). This is proper surfable size, and the wind is kind. The real gem is Tuesday the 21st: morning brings a 8ft ENE swell, period 10 seconds, and combined energy is a massive 2120 (very strong). That’s big, clean, and powerful – only for experienced surfers. Winds are cross-off and light, so it’ll be well-shaped. The afternoon holds 8ft with offshore wind, still excellent. Wednesday the 22nd keeps it going with 8ft from the east, glassy conditions, and energy over 1100. This is the best run of the outlook. The swell direction from the east is right on the money for Redbill’s optimum, so it’ll be hitting the bank well. Just be aware, with that size, the beach break might get a bit unruly for the average punter – it’s expert territory.

After Wednesday, it slowly drops. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th still have good 5ft to 4ft ENE swell with clean winds, but the energy is fading. Saturday the 25th is a small 3ft wrap-up with glassy conditions, a nice way to finish, but not the same punch.

Overall, don’t bother with the first week. The 19th is a decent warm-up, but the 20th through the 22nd are the days to circle on your calendar. Big, clean east swell with offshore or glassy wind – that’s the real deal.

- Rusty

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