Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s break it down. The next couple of days are pretty flat and uninspiring, but there’s some real promise further out. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands.

Redbill Beach is the only spot on the radar right now, and honestly, it’s a slow start. Friday the 10th is barely dribbling in with a tiny 1-foot south swell, but the wind is glassy in the morning, which is about the only saving grace. The combined energy is weak, so you’re hunting for the odd knee-high lump. Not worth rushing out for.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th look messy – Saturday has a cross-shore wind chopping up a weak 3-foot northerly swell, and Sunday picks up a bit more size (4 feet) but with a stiff cross-offshore breeze. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are a write-off; Monday has a tiny 1-foot southerly groundswell with a long period, which is way too straight for a beach break like Redbill – it’ll just slide through. Plus, the wind is howling. Tuesday offers a brief moment of cleaner conditions in the morning with a 1-foot southerly swell, but it’s still tiny.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 15th is the first real standout. We get a clean 3-foot south swell with a moderate period, light offshore wind in the morning, and glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate. It’s a proper little fun wave, clean and not too crowded – just a nice, honest surf day. Thursday the 16th is a step down, but still rideable in the morning with glassy 2-foot waves.

The real gem in this outlook is Saturday the 18th. The morning is glassy, with a building 4-foot easterly swell and a good period. The combined wave energy jumps right up – that’s a solid, fun-sized wave with good shape. This is the best on offer: clean, punchy, and you’ll be stoked. Sunday the 19th pushes up to 6 feet, but the wind swings cross-shore and it gets a bit lumpy – still surfable for the keen, but not as clean.

Into the second week, Monday the 20th keeps that 4-foot east swell going with clean conditions, and Tuesday the 21st is still showing 4 feet with good light wind. Wednesday the 22nd is glassy again. All solid, consistent options.

However, be warned: Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th see a massive jump – a 13-foot and 12-foot south swell on Friday, and 10 feet on Saturday. This is expert-only territory at Redbill. The energy readings are huge, and while the wind is favorable, it’s going to be a washing machine out there. Not for the faint-hearted. For most of us, that’s a day to watch from the sand.

So, bottom line: suffer through the flat spell early on, get excited for Wednesday the 15th, but circle Saturday the 18th in your calendar – that’s your best bet for a proper, clean session with real punch.

Rusty.

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