
Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,303 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Jul 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.
Alright, mate, have a look at this. The next couple of days are pretty grim, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. It’s not looking like a write-off, but we’ve got to be patient. Things start to improve around Thursday the 30th.
First up, Redbill Beach (Redbill-Beach). Tuesday morning the 28th is a write-off. Tiny little 1ft SE swell with a weak energy of 87, and the wind is a messy cross-off. Not worth paddling out. The afternoon picks up to 7ft from the north, but the period is a short, fat 6 seconds, and it’s got that big, weak energy reading (420). It’s messy and marginal. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Now, Wednesday the 29th, the morning has a weak 3ft N swell and a 7-second period, but the wind is a clean offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. That’s a nice line, but the waves are small and ordinary. The afternoon is even worse with a tiny 1ft SE swell. Skip it.
Thursday the 30th is where the first real, decent window opens. Thursday morning is the standout. The swell has bumped up to 6ft from the south, with a solid 10-second period. The energy is moderate (667), and the wind is a gentle offshore (WSW at 9 mph). That’s clean, lined-up surf. It’s not too big, so it’s good for a wide range of surfers. The afternoon holds up with a 5ft south swell and the same clean offshore wind (WSW 12 mph), but it’s a little windier. Still, a solid session.
Friday the 31st is still okay. The morning has a 4ft south swell, 8 seconds, with a light offshore wind (W 6 mph). It’s clean. The afternoon goes glassy with a tiny 3ft SSE swell, but it’s super small and ordinary.
Now, Saturday the 1st of August is another top pick. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft SE swell and a long 12-second period. The energy is moderate (473) and the wind is a dead calm from the NNW. The afternoon is even better: 4ft SE swell, 13-second period, very long-period groundswell, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is strong (671). This is a standout for clean, powerful waves. The crowd situation at Redbill Beach is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have to share, but it’s worth it.
Sunday the 2nd drops off. The morning is a weak 3ft SE swell with a long period, but the wind is a cross-off. It’s very ordinary. The rest of the week is a mix of small, average, or poor conditions. Monday the 3rd has a 6ft south swell but its period is a short 7 seconds with a cross-off wind, making it messy.
The next real standout is Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning has a huge 10ft NE swell, with a 10-second period. The wave energy is massive (3640), but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. That’s a big swell for experts only, and it might be too much for Redbill Beach. The afternoon is even bigger at 12ft NE with an 11-second period. If you’re a very experienced surfer and the tides work, it could be on, but it’s a serious call. The wind is light and clean, though.
Wednesday the 12th is still big (8ft N swell, 8-second period) but dropping, with a strong cross-off wind. It’s marginal.
So, to wrap it up: The best bet is Thursday morning the 30th of July for a clean, solid south swell, and Saturday the 1st of August is the real gem for glassy, long-period groundswell. The big stuff on the 11th is for the die-hards only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | SE 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 302 | 181 | 72 | 46 | 1124 | 593 | 399 | 340 | 190 | 104 | 85 | 314 | 581 | 349 | 200 | 123 | 259 | 279 | 225 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:55PM1.26m | 8:39AM0.84m | 7:36PM1.27m | 9:17AM0.86m | 8:16PM1.26m | 9:53AM0.89m | 8:56PM1.23m | 10:29AM0.93m | 9:38PM1.18m | 11:04AM0.98m | 10:24PM1.12m | 11:40AM1.04m | 11:16PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM0.60m | 2:15AM0.18m | 1:11PM0.59m | 2:52AM0.17m | 1:56PM0.59m | 3:28AM0.16m | 2:43PM0.58m | 4:01AM0.18m | 3:33PM0.57m | 4:34AM0.20m | 4:27PM0.55m | 5:08AM0.24m | 5:26PM0.51m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 15 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 | SE 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SSE 15 | S 11 |
53 | 68 | 181 | 72 | 19 | 53 | 593 | 399 | 340 | 190 | 104 | 85 | 314 | 581 | 349 | 200 | 123 | 40 | 41 | 71 | 63 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SE 14 | S 14 | S 19 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 14 | S 21 | S 19 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 13 | ESE 13 |
20 | 50 | 37 | 62 | 12 | 3 | 74 | 70 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 77 | 149 | 78 | 176 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 15 | 42 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | N 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 10 | S 13 | S 12 | — | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | N 6 | S 17 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
14 | — | 27 | 27 | 46 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 10 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 23 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | NW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | S 10 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
152 | 302 | 14 | 1 | 133 | 1124 | 9 | 19 | 7 | 13 | — | — | — | 12 | 67 | 117 | 80 | 259 | 279 | 225 | 153 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 124 | 108 | 48 | 685 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 48 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 124 | 54 | 84 | 48 | 33 | 133 | 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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