
Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with 541 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up.
It’s a slow start, but things get moving. The water at Redbill Beach is about 56°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a touch above.
The first real highlight is Thursday morning, September 10th. Redbill Beach has a clean 5-foot south swell, period of 10 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the west at just 3 mph. That’s going to be smooth. The combined energy is moderate (685), and it’s an exposed spot, so it’s catching that south energy. Crowds are only “sometimes,” so you might get a few waves to yourself. This is the best early session.
Friday morning the 11th is also good – about 4 feet of south swell, glassy conditions with wind from the WSW at 3 mph. The period is 11 seconds, so there’s a bit more punch. Energy is moderate (453). Not huge, but clean and fun.
After that, the surf drops off. The weekend and early next week are small and average. There are some clean moments, but the size is down. Tuesday the 15th is mostly poor – the combined energy on Tuesday afternoon is just 37, barely a ripple.
Then things get heavy around the 18th and 19th. Thursday the 18th afternoon brings an 8-foot south swell with a 10-second period, and the energy is very strong at 1344. But the wind is cross-shore and moderate, so it’s going to be choppy. Friday the 19th stays big – 8 to 7 feet from the SSE, energy still high (1175 and 1115), but the wind is cross-shore from the north. This is expert-only stuff, and the conditions aren’t great. A beach break like Redbill is going to be messy – might be better for kite surfing than paddling.
Sunday the 20th cleans up a bit with a 4-foot SSE swell and a fresh offshore wind from the WNW at 19 mph. Energy is moderate (606). Much cleaner, but smaller.
The next standout is Thursday the 24th. The morning has a 3-foot south swell with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1270. The wind is light cross-shore from the south at 6 mph, so it’s not perfect, but that long period will give the waves real shape and power. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 8 feet from the south, and the energy is enormous at 2793. The wind is onshore from the ENE, so it’s going to be messy, but it’s powerful.
Finally, Friday morning the 25th is a gem – 5 feet of south swell, 11-second period, and glassy conditions with NE wind at just 3 mph. Energy is moderate (746). Clean, solid, and lined up.
So, the two standouts: Thursday morning the 10th – clean and fun. And Friday morning the 25th – glassy, solid south swell, much better than the windy big stuff. The big swells around the 18th and 19th are powerful but rough, and the 24th afternoon is pure power but onshore.
That Friday the 25th morning is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 8 | S 16 | NE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
426 | 400 | 319 | 305 | 293 | 188 | 235 | 154 | 174 | 146 | 100 | 42 | 165 | 182 | 39 | 177 | 19 | 334 | 273 | 190 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:11PM1.29m | 8:17AM1.06m | 8:04PM1.22m | 8:55AM1.11m | 8:56PM1.14m | 9:32AM1.14m | 9:49PM1.04m | 10:08AM1.16m | 10:44PM0.96m | 10:45AM1.16m | 11:42PM0.88m | 11:23AM1.15m | 00:45AM0.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:01PM0.45m | 1:58AM0.13m | 1:57PM0.41m | 2:37AM0.20m | 2:52PM0.37m | 3:13AM0.28m | 3:46PM0.34m | 3:48AM0.37m | 4:39PM0.32m | 4:23AM0.46m | 5:33PM0.32m | 4:59AM0.53m | 6:28PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 9 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | N 6 | S 16 | NE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
426 | 400 | 319 | 305 | 225 | 146 | 202 | 154 | 174 | 146 | 100 | 42 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 177 | 19 | 334 | 273 | 190 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 17 | N 4 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 13 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 16 | S 15 |
251 | 49 | 1 | 139 | 293 | 188 | 235 | 127 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 39 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 81 | 112 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 16 | NE 14 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | N 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | N 9 | SSE 15 | ENE 12 | NNE 8 | NNW 4 |
8 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 21 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 44 | 15 | 6 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 6 | N 6 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | S 10 | WSW 4 | — | NNE 2 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 64 | 28 | 165 | 182 | 53 | 163 | 489 | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 124 | 33 | 84 | 150 | 33 | 54 | 48 | 48 | 108 | 108 | 517 | 753 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
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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.










