Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down this surf forecast.

Right, so we’re looking at Redbill Beach, and the water temp is around 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – about a degree and a half above average, so it’s a bit of a treat.

Honestly, the first week is pretty quiet. We get a few small waves from Thursday the 13th onwards, but nothing to get too excited about. The real standout comes right at the tail end of the forecast, so we’ve got a bit of a wait.

Thursday the 13th morning sees some small 2ft east swell with a weak period of 10 seconds, combined energy is moderate at best (102). Wind is light offshore from the west, so it’s clean but tiny. That afternoon, a bit of a shift – a longer period south swell rolls in at 2ft with a 16-second period, kicking the combined energy up to 287. That’s a proper groundswell, and with clear skies and a light offshore, it’s actually pretty clean. This is the best of the early stuff, but it’s still small.

Friday the 14th keeps the south groundswell going at 2ft to 2ft with 15-second intervals. Morning is clean with a gentle offshore from the west-southwest, afternoon gets a bit of cross-off wind but still surfable. Nothing to rush out for.

Saturday the 15th morning is the gem of this first week. Glassy conditions, zero wind from the south-southeast, and a 2ft south swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 415, which is solid for the size. The break is exposed to the east, so the swell direction isn’t ideal, but that glassy surface will make it look better than it is. Still, for a small day, it’ll be clean and fun. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, so you might have company.

From Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 18th, it drops right off. Waves get smaller, periods shorten, and the wind turns cross or cross-on. Energy levels fall into the double digits – weak stuff. Not worth a paddle.

Wednesday the 19th brings a bump in size with a 5ft to 6ft north-northeast swell, but it’s short period (6-7 seconds) and the wind is cross-shore. It’s going to be a messy, choppy mess. More of a kite-surfing setup than a clean wave for a surfer.

Thursday the 20th is a bit better, with a 4ft north-northeast swell and cross-off winds, keeping it clean. But the period is still short at 6 seconds, so it’s weak and crumbly.

Then we hit a big gap. From Friday the 21st to Monday the 24th, it’s mostly flat or tiny, with periods of glassy conditions but barely any swell (0.5ft to 2ft). A lot of zero-rated days.

Tuesday the 25th morning shows some promise again – a 6ft north swell with a short period of 6 seconds, but light cross-off winds from the north-northwest keep it clean. Energy is moderate (290). It’s surfable but not epic.

Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. Thursday the 27th of August morning. This is the standout. A solid 8ft south swell with a 10-second period, and it’s got serious power – combined energy is a massive 2061. That’s strong. Wind is offshore from the west-southwest at 12 mph, keeping things clean. This is for experienced surfers only – 8ft is big and powerful, especially on an exposed beach break like Redbill. It’s going to be a proper groundswell, so expect long lines and big gaps between sets. For the crew who know what they’re doing, this is the session of the forecast. The afternoon drops to 8ft with cross-off wind, still good but not as perfect.

Friday the 28th morning holds at 6ft from the south-southeast, with a gentle offshore, but the energy drops to 600. Still a good wave, just not the monster of Thursday.

So, the best on offer is clearly Thursday the 27th morning. Get on it if you’ve got the skills. The Saturday 15th morning is the best of the smaller stuff.

Rusty.

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