Redbill Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.87° S 148.28° E

Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
13.9° 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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 428 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 17th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell at Redbill Beach. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort.

The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for looks to be Wednesday morning, August 19th. The swell will be a solid 7 ft from the north-northeast, but the period is a short 7 seconds – that’s wind swell, not groundswell. Combined energy is moderate at 436. The cross wind won’t help, and it’s only rated as marginal. If you’re an experienced surfer and don’t mind a bit of chop, it might be worth a look, but beginners should steer clear – anything over 5 ft can be a handful.

Thursday afternoon, August 20th is a step up in quality. The swell drops to 5 ft from the north-northeast, period still short at 7 seconds, but the wind swings cross-offshore and it cleans right up. Combined energy is 258, still moderate. This is a decent window for surfers who can handle a little size, though it won’t be world-class.

The next clear standout is Friday morning, August 28th. It’s still a week away, so treat this as a promising long-range call. We’ve got glassy conditions – zero wind – with a 5 ft swell from the northeast, period a short 7 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 314, moderate. This is clean, rideable, and the crowd could be a factor since it’s a break that sometimes sees people. Good for a range of abilities.

Saturday morning, August 29th is the real highlight. This one’s a belter for the experienced crew. Swell hits 8 ft from the north-northeast with a period of 10 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Combined energy is a strong 1113. It’s glassy again, no wind, and the water should be clean. This is too big for beginners – over 8 ft means experts only – but if you’ve got the skills, this is the session to aim for. The long period means it’ll hold up better at points and reefs than a beach break, so keep that in mind. Crowds are possible here.

After that, the surf drops off quickly. From Sunday, August 30th onward, it’s mostly small, messy, and not worth getting wet for. A few days with no recommendation, really.

So, if I had to call it: Saturday morning, August 29th is your absolute best bet for bigger, clean, powerful waves. Friday morning, August 28th is the next pick for a smaller, glassy, all-round fun session.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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11
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15
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15
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1.7
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0.4
SSE
15
0.6
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15
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16
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
52
45
17
48
225
405
423
344
277
249
59
23
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24
74
153
116
127
257
110
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
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NE
5
NW
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
15
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20
NNE
15
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10
WSW
5
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15
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20
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High Tide
11:43AM1.12m
11:55PM0.95m
12:23PM1.13m
00:58AM0.86m
1:04PM1.13m
2:07AM0.80m
1:48PM1.13m
3:18AM0.77m
2:35PM1.13m
4:24AM0.77m
3:24PM1.14m
5:19AM0.79m
4:13PM1.16m
Low Tide
6:03PM0.42m
5:50AM0.41m
7:05PM0.40m
6:27AM0.49m
8:07PM0.39m
7:07AM0.56m
9:07PM0.37m
7:53AM0.61m
10:02PM0.34m
8:44AM0.63m
10:53PM0.31m
9:39AM0.63m
11:39PM0.28m
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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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