Redbill Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.87° S 148.28° E

Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.5° 

Redbill Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Redbill Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 1,078 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 31st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 4th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 4th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Redbill Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few windows that’ll get the stoke up.

The water temperature is sitting at 58°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

We kick off on Friday, 31st July. The morning looks pretty clean with a light offshore wind from the West at 6 mph. The swell is a small 4ft from the SSE with a short period of 8 seconds, but the combined energy is moderate (204). It’s surfable, but not going to blow your mind.

The real action starts to build on Saturday, 1st August. The morning is glassy, with no wind at all, and the swell jumps to 4ft from the SE, but the period stretches out to 12 seconds, bringing in some proper groundswell energy (317). The afternoon is even better – still glassy with a light WNW breeze, 3ft of SE swell, and the energy is up to 353. This is the cleanest, most lined-up surf of the whole run. The combo of glassy conditions and a solid long-period swell makes Saturday the standout. Get in the water.

Sunday, 2nd August, stays clean with a light cross-off breeze from the NNW. The swell drops a bit to 3ft in the morning and 2ft in the arvo, but the period holds at 11 seconds, so the waves will still have some shape. Good for a fun session if you’re not chasing size.

Monday, 3rd August, is a write-off. The wind swings onshore, the swell turns to mush from the NNE with a short 7-second period, and the energy is weak (104). Leave the board in the car.

Tuesday, 4th August, is a big one but only for the experienced crew. The morning sees 7ft of short-period S swell (6 seconds) and clean cross-off winds, but by the afternoon it’s a beast – 10ft from the S with a massive energy reading of 1112. That’s strong wave energy. The problem is, it’s too big for this break. Experts only, and even then, be careful. The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the size is intimidating.

Wednesday, 5th August, is still pumping. The morning has 7ft from the SSE with moderate energy (1111), clean cross-off winds, and the wave comment says excellent for experienced surfers. This is another standout for the big-wave crew. The afternoon drops to 5ft, still clean, but the energy is a more manageable 329.

Thursday, 6th August, is a letdown. The morning is clean but the swell is ordinary at 4ft, and the afternoon gets messy with cross-shore wind. Not worth the paddle.

From Friday, 7th August, through to Monday, 10th August, it’s a mixed bag of small, weak, or messy surf. The only exception is Monday, 10th August, in the morning, where we get a massive 12ft swell from the NNE with a 9-second period and an enormous energy reading of 1692. That’s very strong. But again, it’s too big for Redbill Beach. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but this is a hard pass for most.

The rest of the week into mid-August is mostly small and ordinary, with occasional clean windows but nothing to get excited about. The best of the rest is Friday, 14th August, with a moderate offshore wind from the West at 12 mph, 4ft of SSE swell, but the period is short (5 seconds), so the waves will be weak and crumbly. Still, it’s clean.

Bottom line: Saturday, 1st August, is the best day for all-round fun with glassy conditions and a quality groundswell. For the big-wave chargers, Tuesday, 4th August (afternoon) and Wednesday, 5th August (morning) are your windows, but respect the size.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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237
293
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219
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82
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
5
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15
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High Tide
8:56PM1.23m
10:29AM0.93m
9:38PM1.18m
11:04AM0.98m
10:24PM1.12m
11:40AM1.04m
11:16PM1.04m
12:18PM1.09m
00:17AM0.97m
1:01PM1.15m
1:29AM0.90m
1:48PM1.21m
2:47AM0.86m
Low Tide
2:43PM0.58m
4:01AM0.18m
3:33PM0.57m
4:34AM0.20m
4:27PM0.55m
5:08AM0.24m
5:26PM0.51m
5:44AM0.30m
6:29PM0.46m
6:24AM0.36m
7:36PM0.39m
7:10AM0.43m
8:45PM0.30m
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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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