
Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 1,064 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’m going to be straight with you: the next few days are pretty grim. We’ve got a run of nothing but small, weak swell and rippled, cross-onshore junk. You’d be fighting a losing battle just to get a knee-high slop. This looks like a stretch where the beach is for walking the dog, not for paddling out. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are particularly forgettable, with waves under 3 feet and light, bumpy winds. The combined energy is weak to moderate, sitting around 444 and then dropping to 187 by Sunday morning. It’s just not doing anything for us.
There’s a bit of a tease on Monday the 14th with some clean cross-offshore wind, but the swell is short-period windswell from the north, barely 3 feet, and the energy is weak. It’s poor quality, plain and simple.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Wednesday the 16th is the one you need to circle on the calendar. The swell jumps big time – we’re talking 10 feet at 8 seconds from the south in the morning. That’s a strong, powerful pulse of energy pumping in at 1136. But, and this is a big but, that is far too much water moving for Redbill Beach. This is an exposed, advanced spot normally, but at this size, it’s only for the elite crew – the absolute chargers. With the wind being clean cross-off, it will look spectacular, but it’s way too big and hazardous for anyone else. The afternoon backs down to 8 feet, still well over the expert-only mark, and more of a marginal call. This is the standout of the entire period, but it’s a warning, not an invitation.
Thursday the 17th morning is our other bright spot, and honestly, the best full, clean session for the average surfer. The swell has eased to a much more manageable 4 feet from the SSE at 9 seconds (265 energy), but the wind is completely glassy. Dead calm, zero wind. That’s a rare gift, and Redbill will be as good as it gets. The waves will be clean, lined up, and perfect for a longboard or a funboard. There’s a lot of water moving for the beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the morning to be out there. The water temp is a touch warmer than average for the time of year, sitting at 56°, which is notable, about 2° above the norm.
After that, it all goes quiet again. The 18th and 19th are back to small, ordinary conditions with tiny swells. The 20th has a glimmer of hope with a bigger 6-foot pulse from the north in the afternoon, but the wind is light and the direction is off, so it’s not the cleanest.
The rest of the second week is a long, drawn-out gap. From the 22nd through the 27th, it’s mostly below 5 feet, with weak energy, short periods, and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. It’s a real letdown. The long-range stuff from the 24th onward is barely worth mentioning – there’s some south swell late in the week, but it’s small and the winds are strong from the southwest, which won't do us any favors here. I wouldn’t get your hopes up for that.
So there you have it. A big, dangerous pulse on the 16th, a glassy gem on the Thursday morning of the 17th, and a whole lot of nothing in between. Best of luck, and be careful if you’re even thinking about it on Wednesday.
Catch you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | SSE 14 | NNE 8 | SSE 15 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
240 | 154 | 135 | 151 | 78 | 44 | 53 | 106 | 116 | 66 | 39 | 42 | 1064 | 841 | 384 | 258 | 194 | 119 | 86 | 170 | 174 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:06PM1.13m | 1:51AM0.80m | 12:53PM1.11m | 2:58AM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:38AM0.59m | 7:25PM0.33m | 6:23AM0.64m | 8:22PM0.33m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 15 | S 16 |
194 | 154 | 135 | 151 | 78 | 44 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 39 | 39 | 30 | 45 | 77 | 384 | 258 | 194 | 119 | 80 | 170 | 174 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 13 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | S 8 | S 10 | SSW 5 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 15 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | NE 13 | NE 13 |
240 | 126 | 60 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 38 | 42 | 12 | 8 | 73 | 6 | 6 | 57 | 86 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | N 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 5 | SSE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | N 7 | S 18 | N 4 | E 13 | E 15 | SE 14 |
10 | 24 | 21 | 5 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 66 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | — | SW 4 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 |
— | — | 1 | 10 | 40 | 28 | 53 | 106 | 116 | — | 21 | 547 | 1064 | 841 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 69 | 56 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 124 | 48 | 48 | 2 | 108 | 124 | 108 | 108 | 128 | 860 | 33 | 146 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 124 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
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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.
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