Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 713 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NNE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, let’s get into it. Redbill Beach is looking like a slow starter, and you’ll be waiting a while for any kind of real action worth shouting about.
Water temp is hanging around 57°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not bad, but you’ll still want a suit.
Thursday the 20th is the first real paddle. You’ve got a 7ft swell from the NNE at 8 seconds, with an offshore wind from the NW keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 554. It’s not gonna blow your mind, but it’s the pick of the first week. Thursday afternoon and Friday shrink down fast, and by Saturday the 22nd, you’re looking at 1.0ft to 1ft of nothing. Don’t even bother.
From Sunday the 23rd through Tuesday the 25th, it’s a dead zone – three days of tiny, weak waves. You’re better off staying on land.
Wednesday the 26th morning offers a glimmer with 5ft from the SSE, glassy conditions, and clean faces. That’s a worthwhile session, but expect company – Redbill Beach can get a few heads in the lineup.
Now the real talk: from Sunday the 30th of August through Monday the 31st, the ocean goes nuts. Sunday morning brings 8ft from the S with a combined energy of 1326 (strong), and by Sunday afternoon it’s 13ft. Monday morning hits 16ft from the SSE at 11 seconds, with an energy reading of 5140 – that’s extremely powerful. These are expert-only conditions. The winds are cross-onshore, and the break is too big for paddling. If you’re a pro, maybe, but for everyone else, you’re just watching.
Thursday the 3rd of September morning brings a welcome drop to 4ft from the ESE, glassy and clean – a nice way to wrap it up if you’re patient.
The best bet for the everyday surfer is Thursday the 20th and Wednesday the 26th morning. The end of the run is for the brave and the foolish. Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 |
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 kJ | 713 | 468 | 327 | 149 | 152 | 57 | 29 | 48 | 112 | 109 | 132 | 106 | 81 | 66 | 102 | 58 | 52 | 38 | 92 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 2:07AM0.80m | 1:48PM1.13m | 3:18AM0.77m | 2:35PM1.13m | 4:24AM0.77m | 3:24PM1.14m | 5:19AM0.79m | 4:13PM1.16m | 6:05AM0.81m | 5:00PM1.19m | 6:45AM0.83m | 5:44PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:07AM0.56m | 9:07PM0.37m | 7:53AM0.61m | 10:02PM0.34m | 8:44AM0.63m | 10:53PM0.31m | 9:39AM0.63m | 11:39PM0.28m | 10:30AM0.62m | 00:21AM0.24m | 11:20AM0.60m | 1:00AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 5 | NE 8 | S 15 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 14 | N 6 | NNE 7 | S 7 | S 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 7 | 149 | 86 | 57 | 12 | 16 | 112 | 131 | 132 | 106 | 81 | 28 | 102 | 9 | 19 | 38 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 16 | S 15 | NE 8 | SSE 16 | NNW 5 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | E 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 48 | 5 | 109 | 41 | 78 | 64 | 66 | 4 | 58 | 52 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 12 | S 19 | SSW 5 | N 6 | NNE 8 | N 8 | S 17 | NE 7 | S 16 | E 15 | E 15 | NE 8 | SE 15 | S 11 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 37 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 4 | N 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | — | NNE 2 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 713 | 468 | 327 | 3 | 152 | 31 | 40 | 14 | 41 | 328 | — | 1 | 32 | 84 | 98 | 13 | 24 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 128 | 48 | 108 | 48 | 124 | 48 | 128 | 33 | 33 | 108 | 84 | 124 | 108 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 128 | 48 |
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