Redbill Beach surf break

Redbill Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 AEST
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Redbill Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 19th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
11
2
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.3
NNE
5
1.6
N
6
1
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
539
508
470
1095
991
553
450
397
250
204
179
108
71
75
166
299
429
407
534
500
330
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
NNE
5
W
0
WNW
5
NE
5
NNW
10
N
15
N
15
NNW
20
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
11:01AM0.94m
9:58PM1.44m
12:05PM0.93m
10:56PM1.39m
1:07PM0.94m
11:55PM1.31m
2:06PM0.96m
00:57AM1.22m
2:58PM1.00m
2:00AM1.12m
3:45PM1.05m
3:03AM1.03m
4:25PM1.09m
Low Tide
3:40PM0.59m
5:22AM-0.05m
4:40PM0.62m
6:21AM-0.01m
5:46PM0.63m
7:17AM0.04m
6:58PM0.63m
8:10AM0.11m
8:12PM0.61m
8:58AM0.19m
9:25PM0.57m
9:40AM0.27m
10:31PM0.51m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:51
4:51
4:50
4:49
4:47
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Temp °C
17
16
11
16
14
10
15
14
11
17
14
12
16
16
14
13
13
9
13
13
9
15
14
7
11
9
7
12
12
9
15
12
10
13
13
11
8
9
6
9
10
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
11
2
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
1
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
12
Energy kJ
539
508
470
1095
991
553
450
397
250
204
179
108
71
54
45
299
429
407
534
500
330
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.6
NNE
6
0.7
S
6
0.8
SSW
6
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
Energy kJ
3
6
6
6
5
5
30
30
26
20
12
64
48
16
13
25
41
45
353
305
191
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.2
N
3
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
NE
14
0.2
S
10
0.3
NNE
5
0.6
S
14
Energy kJ
7
6
2
20
37
89
1
14
14
5
1
1
7
7
6
146
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
S
6
0.3
N
2
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
N
4
0.7
N
4
1.3
NNE
5
1.6
N
6
0.6
SW
4
0.3
WSW
3
1.2
SSW
6
0.4
N
3
0.9
NW
4
Energy kJ
38
25
40
64
1
2
3
14
75
166
11
1
113
2
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
2
Distance (km)
2
84
48
2
84
2
2
124
2
2
108
2
124
124
124
2
2
2
33
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
4
2
3
4
4
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
5
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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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