Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Redbill Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, let's be straight with you – the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, and there's a long gap in the middle where it's not worth paddling out. The first real surf to get excited about doesn't show up until Thursday the 30th of July. Before that, we've got a few days of tiny, ordinary waves with a cold cross-off breeze. The water temperature is sitting at 57°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your toes off.

The standout window is Thursday the 30th of July. Thursday morning brings a clean 5ft swell from the south with a gentle offshore breeze from the west. The wave energy is moderate (543), and the 10-second period is decent. But the real highlight is Thursday afternoon. The wind swings to a glassy offshore from the west-southwest, and the swell pumps up to 7ft from the south. That's a powerful combination with a strong wave energy reading of 1299, and the 9-second period means it's got some punch. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – it's going to be a ripper session. Redbill Beach is an exposed east-facing beach break, so this south swell will wrap in nicely.

Friday the 31st of July is still fun, with a clean 4ft swell in the morning, and then Friday afternoon turns glassy with a 2ft south-east swell. The wind dies right off, and the 12-second period gives the waves a bit of length. Saturday the 1st of August holds onto clean, surfable waves around 3ft, but the energy is dropping.

Now, here's the big gap. From Sunday the 2nd of August right through to Saturday the 8th of August, it's mostly small, weak, and ordinary. The swell drops to under 3ft, the wind is often cross-off or onshore, and the wave energy is low. It's not unrideable, but it's not worth getting excited about. There's a few glassy mornings on the 4th and 5th, but the swell is tiny, around 2ft to 2ft, so it's more of a longboard or a paddle than a proper surf.

Then, on Sunday the 9th of August, we get a warning. The forecast shows a big 10ft north-northeast swell rolling in, but with a short 8-second period. The wind is cross-shore, and the wave energy is strong (1251). To be honest, at this size, Redbill Beach is only for the experts, and even then, the short period means it's going to be a bit of a washing machine. Don't take the beginners out there. The rest of the second week, from the 10th of August onwards, fades out into small, weak, and choppy conditions.

So, in short: your best bet is Thursday the 30th of July afternoon for the clean, powerful 7ft south swell. Friday morning is also a good call. After that, it's a long wait until the 9th of August, and that one is big and messy. Be patient, and don't waste your energy on the flat days.

Rusty

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