
Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 (Jul 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's cooking at Redbill Beach.
First up, the water is sitting at 57° which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year – no nasty surprises there.
Honestly, for the first week, it's a bit of a slow burner. The surf is small, mostly around the 3ft to 4ft mark, and while the wind is often glassy or clean, the swell energy is just not there. The combined energy is only hitting 324 on Sunday, and it's not really building. We see a bit of a pulse on Tuesday morning with 4ft NE swell and a combined energy of 423, but it's still not setting the world on fire. This is more of a longboard or a fun foamie kind of week. The standout for the first week has to be Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. The swell is 4ft from the NE, with glassy conditions – that's as clean as it gets. The combined energy of all swells is 423, which is moderate, but the glassy conditions make it the best of an average bunch. It's an exposed beach, so it'll be a bit inconsistent, but it's your best bet.
The real action, the one that gets the heart pumping, is on Friday, the 24th of July. The afternoon sees a big jump to 10ft of S swell, but hold your horses. The combined energy is a massive 1372, which is strong, but that's too big for Redbill. The forecast even says it's too big for this break. This is a warning, not a recommendation. It's one for the experts only, and even then, it's going to be a washing machine. The wind is offshore, so it'll be clean, but the size is just heavy. For the average surfer, give it a miss.
The following week has a few more promising windows. The morning of the 28th of July is looking beautiful – 8ft of SSE swell with a 14-second period, glassy winds, and the combined energy is a massive 2940. This is serious groundswell. The long period (14 seconds) means it'll have heaps of energy and shape, but at a beach break it might be a bit too straight. For the experienced surfer, this is a session to mark on the calendar. It's only for experts.
Then, the morning of the 2nd of August is another big one. 8ft of SSE swell again, this time with a 13-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is 2248. This is another excellent day for those who can handle it. The wind is offshore, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. Again, this is strictly for the experts. The crowd profile at Redbill is "sometimes", so you might have some company, but with the size, it'll thin out.
So, the long and short of it: the first week is small and clean, but nothing special. The second week has two monster days on the 28th of July and the 2nd of August, but they are for the hardcore crew only. Don't be a hero on the 24th of July.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 15 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
220 | 151 | 142 | 233 | 263 | 308 | 344 | 263 | 220 | 173 | 120 | 77 | 45 | 36 | 177 | 236 | 1318 | 799 | 352 | 327 | 380 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:39PM1.07m | 00:13AM1.04m | 1:22PM1.10m | 1:15AM0.92m | 2:04PM1.13m | 2:22AM0.83m | 2:44PM1.14m | 3:34AM0.78m | 3:24PM1.16m | 4:43AM0.77m | 4:05PM1.17m | 5:44AM0.77m | 4:48PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:27PM0.51m | 6:42AM0.29m | 7:36PM0.48m | 7:20AM0.38m | 8:44PM0.45m | 7:57AM0.47m | 9:46PM0.41m | 8:36AM0.53m | 10:41PM0.36m | 9:20AM0.58m | 11:29PM0.32m | 10:07AM0.60m | 00:14AM0.28m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | NE 13 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 6 | NE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | N 6 | N 8 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
220 | 151 | 128 | 233 | 263 | 308 | 344 | 263 | 220 | 173 | 120 | 36 | 45 | 103 | 116 | 69 | 50 | 799 | 352 | 327 | 380 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | S 14 | SE 13 | S 10 | ESE 12 | N 6 | NE 10 | S 14 | NE 9 | S 16 | S 10 | NE 10 | N 7 | NE 9 | NNW 5 | SSE 15 |
100 | 94 | 83 | 49 | 71 | 46 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 44 | 77 | 32 | 23 | 177 | 123 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 13 | S 11 | ESE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | N 6 | — | SSE 14 | NE 9 | S 16 | — | NE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
4 | 4 | 142 | 75 | 31 | 17 | 44 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 10 | — | 36 | 14 | 236 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 5 | SW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 6 | W 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | S 9 | — | NNW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 8 |
— | 1 | 10 | 25 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 31 | 73 | 5 | 3 | 128 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 1318 | — | 11 | 53 | 645 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 517 | 128 | 517 | 592 | 543 | 33 | 33 | 146 | 48 |
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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.










