Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,075 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
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 for Redbill Beach. It’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead, to be honest. We’ve got a run of small, ordinary surf that’ll test your patience, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll clean up nicely. Keep your expectations realistic and you might snag a fun wave or two.
The first solid recommendation doesn’t pop up until Friday morning, the 28th of August. We’ll see a 4ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period, and light offshore wind from the WSW. That’s going to give you clean, surfable waves, with moderate energy in the water (276). It’s not pumping, but it’s the best we’ve seen all week. The water temp’s sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. After that, the afternoon turns a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze.
Saturday the 29th is another one to keep an eye on. The morning session is glassy, with a clean 3ft ESE swell. It’s small, but those glassy conditions make it a pleasure for a longboard or a funboard. The energy is moderate (158), so don’t expect barrels, but it’s a nice way to spend a Saturday.
We hit a bit of a lull from Sunday the 30th through to Tuesday the 2nd of September. The swell drops right off, and what’s there is mixed with longer-period swells that don’t really organise well for a beach break like this. There’s a few moments of glass or clean conditions, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. A 2ft to 3ft range, with periods over 15 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell that tends to just go straight at a beach. Not ideal.
Thursday the 3rd of September brings a bit of a jump. We’ve got a 4ft S swell in the morning, with a 10-second period and clean cross-off wind. The energy’s moderate (319), and it’s a solid, surfable day. The afternoon pushes up to 5ft from the S, but with a stronger cross-off breeze that makes it a bit more of a wrestle. Still, if you’ve got Thursday free, that morning session is your best bet in this window.
Now, the standout. Saturday the 5th of September. That morning is looking very promising. A 3ft SSE swell, 13-second period, with a gentle offshore from the WNW. The combined swell energy hits 504 – that’s moderate-to-strong, real push behind those waves. Expect clean, well-shaped waves. It’s the best day on the forecast by a long shot. The afternoon switches up to 5ft from the N with a short 6-second period, and the wind goes cross-off. That’s a bit messy and short-period, but the morning alone is worth the wait.
Sunday the 6th drops off again, and then Monday the 7th of September throws in a bit of size – 6ft from the N in the afternoon, glassy, with light rain. That’s getting up there for a beach break, and with a short 6-second period, it’ll be lumpy. Only for the experienced crew if you paddle out.
Overall, the standout is Saturday the 5th of September morning – 3ft SSE, clean offshore, solid energy. Thursday the 3rd morning is the next best. Everything else is small or a bit messy. Keep the board handy, because the good ones are few and far between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 14 | S 16 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
66 | 100 | 93 | 85 | 56 | 46 | 166 | 271 | 874 | 168 | 111 | 126 | 154 | 111 | 136 | 73 | 54 | 32 | 64 | 179 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 5:00PM1.19m | 6:45AM0.83m | 5:44PM1.22m | 7:22AM0.86m | 6:27PM1.24m | 7:57AM0.90m | 7:10PM1.24m | 8:30AM0.94m | 7:53PM1.22m | 9:04AM0.99m | 8:38PM1.18m | 9:38AM1.05m | 9:26PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30AM0.62m | 00:21AM0.24m | 11:20AM0.60m | 1:00AM0.21m | 12:07PM0.58m | 1:36AM0.19m | 12:55PM0.55m | 2:10AM0.18m | 1:43PM0.52m | 2:44AM0.19m | 2:33PM0.48m | 3:18AM0.23m | 3:25PM0.44m | 3:52AM0.28m | |||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | N 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 16 | S 14 |
45 | 100 | 9 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 166 | 135 | 588 | 168 | 55 | 126 | 154 | 111 | 136 | 73 | 54 | 32 | 16 | 179 | 268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | E 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 7 | S 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | S 7 | NE 9 |
66 | 4 | 93 | 85 | 56 | 46 | 26 | 8 | 70 | 45 | 39 | 49 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | NNE 8 | SE 15 | S 13 | S 16 | S 14 | NE 13 | E 6 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 9 | S 10 | S 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 6 | S 7 | S 14 | NE 9 | E 8 |
4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 35 | 46 | 30 | 7 | 41 | 26 | 11 | 14 | 64 | 19 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | S 8 | S 9 | — | NNE 8 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | S 5 | — | NW 3 | N 2 | — | — | — | — |
36 | 29 | 24 | — | — | — | 48 | 271 | 874 | — | 111 | 2 | 1 | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 48 | 48 | 124 | 108 | 48 | 132 | 33 | 33 | 48 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











