Redbill Beach surf break

Redbill Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 AEST
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Redbill Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 21st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 21st May)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
9
2.2
NE
9
1.9
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.6
NE
11
2
ENE
12
2.2
ENE
12
2.1
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
373
498
523
586
794
639
440
370
309
349
319
302
637
1029
1208
1027
731
551
388
269
263
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
N
0
NNW
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
WNW
5
W
5
E
5
SW
10
SW
10
S
10
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
NE
5
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:49AM0.98m
8:12PM1.44m
9:55AM0.96m
9:04PM1.45m
11:01AM0.94m
9:58PM1.44m
12:05PM0.93m
10:56PM1.39m
1:07PM0.94m
11:55PM1.31m
2:06PM0.96m
00:57AM1.22m
2:58PM1.00m
Low Tide
2:27AM0.02m
1:53PM0.49m
3:25AM-0.05m
2:45PM0.54m
4:23AM-0.07m
3:40PM0.59m
5:22AM-0.05m
4:40PM0.62m
6:21AM-0.01m
5:46PM0.63m
7:17AM0.04m
6:58PM0.63m
8:10AM0.11m
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cloud
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
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7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:51
4:51
4:50
2
Temp °C
15
21
19
16
16
15
13
18
16
12
15
14
10
14
14
12
18
15
12
14
13
15
20
19
16
15
15
13
16
15
10
11
11
7
10
11
10
16
13
10
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
9
2.2
NE
9
1.9
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.6
NE
11
2
ENE
12
2.2
ENE
12
2.1
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
Energy kJ
373
498
523
586
794
639
440
370
309
349
319
302
637
1029
1208
1027
731
551
388
269
263
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.5
NE
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.7
S
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
S
14
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
S
10
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
6
20
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
6
6
67
5
4
16
27
7
36
2
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
17
0.1
N
16
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
5
5
7
6
4
5
25
15
15
4
14
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
4
1
S
5
1.2
S
5
1.6
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.1
S
5
0.9
S
5
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
40
43
74
188
92
64
47
1
6
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
2
4
3
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
2
48
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
54
2
2
33
2
2
108
2
48
543
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
6
9
9
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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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.

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