Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NNE swell with 484 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and let’s break down the surf at Redbill Beach.
Right now, the surf is small and not worth getting excited about. Sunday, August 16th, has a tiny 0.8-foot south swell in the early morning with glassy conditions and combined energy of 169. Water temp is about 57°, a touch warmer than normal. It’s surfable but that’s about it. Monday and most of the following week look flat or messy with weak swell and cross-shore winds. There’s a long stretch of nothing much until the next real pulse.
Things get a little more interesting on Thursday morning, August 20th. We’ve got a clean 5-foot swell from the NNE with light cross-offshore wind and moderate energy at 279. Not a home run, but a decent session if you’re itching to get wet.
The real fireworks start Thursday, August 27th. That morning brings a huge 10-foot south swell with a 11-second period, combined energy of 1770, and clean light offshore wind. That’s way too big for this exposed beach – it’s experts only. Then Saturday, August 29th, drops another bomb: 12-foot NE swell with glassy conditions and combined energy of 1535. Again, not for the faint of heart.
The standout window is Sunday, August 30th. That morning we see a solid 8-foot NE swell paired with clean offshore wind and a combined energy of 1955. It’s big, but manageable for experienced surfers, with proper groundswell and clean conditions. This is your best bet if you’ve got the skill.
To wrap things up, Monday, August 31st, offers a clean 5-foot east swell with glassy conditions and combined energy of 694 – a much more relaxed option for a good session.
Redbill Beach is inconsistent, so don’t count on waves every day. Crowds are only sometimes a problem, but on those big days, expect some company.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 15 | S 15 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 78 | 98 | 82 | 52 | 45 | 17 | 48 | 302 | 484 | 456 | 301 | 337 | 274 | 92 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 75 | 78 | 124 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:57PM1.06m | 11:43AM1.12m | 11:55PM0.95m | 12:23PM1.13m | 00:58AM0.86m | 1:04PM1.13m | 2:07AM0.80m | 1:48PM1.13m | 3:18AM0.77m | 2:35PM1.13m | 4:24AM0.77m | 3:24PM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:01PM0.43m | 5:14AM0.32m | 6:03PM0.42m | 5:50AM0.41m | 7:05PM0.40m | 6:27AM0.49m | 8:07PM0.39m | 7:07AM0.56m | 9:07PM0.37m | 7:53AM0.61m | 10:02PM0.34m | 8:44AM0.63m | 10:53PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | N 7 | NNW 5 | NE 7 | S 17 | SSE 15 | N 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 54 | 98 | 82 | 52 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 92 | 14 | 7 | 23 | 75 | 14 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 17 | SSE 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 8 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 12 | NE 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | S 16 |
| kJ | 78 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 45 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 124 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 13 | S 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | NE 10 | S 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 9 | SSW 6 | N 5 | — | NE 8 | SSE 15 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 78 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | SW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 2 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 48 | 302 | 484 | 456 | 301 | 337 | 274 | 180 | 8 | 3 | 72 | 34 | 1 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 150 | 48 | 48 | 124 | 48 | 108 | 352 | 108 | 108 | 48 | 124 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 48 | 128 | 48 |
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