Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Redbill Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a real mixed bag on the horizon. The week starts with a bit of a nothing-burger, but there are a few windows where the stars line up. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit unless you’re a total cold-water wimp.

The first good call is Friday morning, September 11. It’s tiny, with a 4ft swell from the S, but the wind is glassy out of the SSW at 3 mph. That’s pure magic for clean faces. The wave energy is moderate (486), and that 11-second period gives it a bit of push. It’s a proper little window for a fun session on a log or a mid-length.

We hit a flat spell after that. Saturday and Sunday are marginal, with small, messy swell and cross-onshore wind. Monday is a write-off too—poor conditions and a short-period 4ft NNE swell that’s just ugly. Tuesday is a no-go with a tiny 1ft SSE swell that’s not worth paddling for.

Now, the next real standout is Wednesday morning, September 16. Bigger swell rolling in at 5ft from the S, with a 9-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW at 6 mph. It’s got moderate energy (440), and the waves will have some shape. It’s not a groundswell, but it’s gonna be fun and clean. This is the best bet of the first week.

Thursday morning, September 17 is also a treat. Small at 2ft from the S, but the wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph and the energy is moderate (277). That long 14-second period will make those little waves stand up nicely. Then Thursday afternoon turns glassy with a 2ft S swell and 15-second period. Silky smooth.

After that, the weekend of the 19th and 20th is ordinary. Sunday morning, September 20, sees a pulse of 6ft from the N, but it’s a short 6-second period and cross-off wind. That’s a lumpy, messy beach break. The afternoon hits 7ft from the NNE – that’s actually too big for intermediates and borderline for experts, and the wind is cross-on. It’s gonna be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

The second week is a bit of a tease. Monday morning, September 21 is nothing special, but Monday afternoon gets a clean 4ft from the NNE with offshore wind. That’s your last proper call for a while. Tuesday morning, September 22 is tiny but clean, with a 2ft S swell and a super-long 18-second period. It’ll be pretty, but you’ll be waiting for sets.

The final standout is a late one. Friday morning, September 25 – two weeks out, so it’s a promising but less certain call. The forecast shows a 3ft S swell with glassy ENE wind at 3 mph. Wave energy is moderate (344) and the 8-second period is short, but glassy conditions are always worth a look. The swell is small enough for beginners and the crowd is only *sometimes* an issue, so it could be a nice clean morning.

Apart from those few windows, there are long gaps of flat or poor quality. The beach is exposed and inconsistent, so a blank run is pretty normal for this area. Forecasts can change, though.

Rusty, signing off.

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