Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Redbill Beach. The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a proper standout hiding down the track that’ll get the blood pumping.

Right now, the surf is small and the period is short. Monday morning, July 20th, we’ve got a 4ft NE swell with a period of 11 seconds and glassy conditions – winds are light WNW at 3 mph. It’s clean, but the energy is only moderate (415). It is surfable, but there are better windows.

Tuesday morning, July 21st, the swell picks up just a touch to 4ft, still from the NE and 11 seconds. Winds swing NW at 3 mph giving a cross-off breeze. The combined wave energy is moderate (462), and it stays clean. That’s okay, but nothing to get excited about.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, the swell drops to 3ft from the NE at 10 seconds, and winds pick up to 9 mph from the NW. That’s a cross-off and the water stays clean, but the energy is weak (169). Pretty ordinary.

Thursday, July 23rd, the swell bottoms out. You’re looking at a tiny 1ft from the SSE with a very long period of 14 seconds. Winds are offshore from the W at 12-16 mph, but the energy is very weak (117 dropping to 99). The long period and offshore wind might keep things lined up, but there’s no power in the ocean. It’s a go-out-and-stretch-your-arms session.

Now, here we go. Friday morning, July 24th, is the first decent chance. A solid 5ft southerly swell at 11 seconds rolls in. Light NW winds at 6 mph give a cross-off, and the combined energy is strong (539). Conditions are clean and the surfing looks good. The afternoon, though – wind shifts WSW and gusts to 19 mph. That’s a fresh offshore, but with the swell dropping to 4ft and energy moderate (292), it’s more for the hardy types.

Saturday, July 25th, keeps the S swell going at 5ft in the morning with a period of 9 seconds. Light SSW winds at 6 mph keep it clean. Combined energy is moderate (434) and the quality is decent. It’s a fun little window.

Sunday morning, July 26th, the swell drops to 3ft from the SSE at 9 seconds. Winds go light NW at 3 mph, then go glassy in the afternoon. Energy is low (141/127). Not much more than a small wave session.

Then we drop right off. Monday, July 27th through Wednesday, July 29th, the swell is tiny (1ft to 3ft) and the energy is weak (48 to 183). There’s the occasional clean window with offshore or glassy conditions, but the ocean just isn’t delivering. The combined energy never goes past weak.

Now, here’s the one that really stands out – and you need to be an experienced surfer. Thursday, July 30th morning, a massive southerly swell hits at 12ft at 10 seconds. Winds are WSW at 16 mph, cross-off, and the combined energy goes through the roof (2056). The records say it’s too big for this break. This is expert country only. If you’re a solid surfer and know the spot, it’s a beast. Friday, July 31st morning brings 8ft from the S at 10 seconds with offshore WNW winds at 6 mph. The energy is strong (1081) and conditions are clean. That goes into the top pick of the outlook.

Saturday morning, August 1st, delivers 8ft S swell at 9 seconds with glassy conditions and light WNW wind at 3 mph. Combined energy is very strong (1761). For experienced surfers only. The afternoon drops to 6ft S at 9 seconds, offshore W wind at 3 mph, clean and good (731). Sunday, August 2nd morning has 4ft SE swell at 12 seconds, cross-off SSW wind at 9 mph, energy moderate (816) and surfable for strong intermediates. Then it slowly tapers off.

The standout is Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st. That’s the best solid swell window with clean offshore conditions. For the very experienced, Thursday the 30th is a proper big-wave day. Keep an eye on the long-range, it looks promising.

Rusty.

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