Redbill Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.87° S 148.28° E

Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Aug 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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 9th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

The first week is a bit of a struggle, to be honest. We’ve got small, inconsistent waves and a lot of ordinary conditions. The real standout doesn’t come until the second week, so you’ll need some patience.

We start on Sunday, August 2nd, at Redbill Beach. Sunday morning is the best of a slow bunch: clean, glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze, and a small 3ft swell from the southeast, with a period of 11 seconds. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (236). It’s not big, but it’s clean and rideable. Afternoon stays clean, but the swell drops to 2ft.

Monday, August 3rd, is a write-off. The wind goes cross and the swell turns messy and weak. Tuesday the 4th is glassy but tiny, with swell barely reaching 2ft. Wednesday the 5th is a little better with a 2ft southeast swell and clean cross-off wind, but nothing to get excited about.

Thursday, August 6th, is the first real glimmer. Morning brings a 4ft southeast swell, 9 second period, with clean cross-off wind. The energy picks up to 334. Afternoon gets even better: 5ft swell, 8 seconds, and glassy conditions. It’s clean, but the short period keeps it a bit sectiony.

The rest of the first week, through to Saturday the 8th, is a mix of small, marginal, or messy surf. Not worth rushing out for.

Then there’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations. The waves are tiny or poor until we hit the big event.

The best on offer is Thursday, August 13th, into Friday, August 14th. We’ve got a solid run of swell. Thursday afternoon kicks off with a 7ft swell from the south, 7 second period, and a clean offshore west wind. The energy is strong (460). That’s good for experienced surfers, but it’s a bit short-period and punchy. Then Friday the 14th is the real standout. Friday morning sees a 12ft swell from the south-southeast, with a long 11 second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy is massive (3089). This is a big, powerful groundswell. The water that morning is still glassy. But – and this is a big but – the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The tide is favorable, but 12ft to 13ft is expert-only territory. The long period will make it wrap and push hard, but at a beach break like Redbill, it could close out. This is a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s paradise. If you’re an expert and you know the bank, you might score, but it’s a dangerous call.

Saturday, August 15th, is still good for experienced surfers, with a 6ft southeast swell, 11 second period, and clean wind. The energy is very strong (1525). Shape will be better than Friday, but it’s still a powerful swell.

After that, the energy drops right off into the second week, with small, clean but weak waves through to the end of the forecast.

So, if you’re an expert, Friday the 14th is the big one, but it’s a gamble. Thursday the 13th afternoon and Saturday the 15th morning are the most manageable standouts. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waiting.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
155
96
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26
16
61
112
116
227
283
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137
62
148
99
66
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
NNW
10
N
15
N
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NNW
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W
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SSW
10
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SW
15
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High Tide
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
2:40PM1.27m
4:07AM0.85m
3:37PM1.33m
Low Tide
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
8:02AM0.49m
9:53PM0.21m
9:01AM0.53m
10:57PM0.13m
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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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