Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaping up for Redbill Beach over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so I'll talk you through it.

We start off on Wednesday, 29th July morning with something small but clean. The water's sitting at 58°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus. The swell is just 3ft out of the NNE with a short period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is weak (151), so it's not gonna blow you away, but it's surfable. Later that afternoon, the wind swings and the swell drops right off – not worth paddling out for.

Thursday 30th July is where things start to get interesting. The morning sees a solid 6ft swell from the S, period up to 9 seconds, and the wind is offshore again from the W. The energy bumps up to moderate (638) and the call is for very good surf. By the afternoon, it's pushing 8ft from the S with the same period, and the energy jumps to 1473 – that's strong. This is getting into expert territory, too big for beginners. The wind is cross-offshore from the SW, so it's still clean. This Thursday afternoon window is the standout of the whole forecast for Redbill Beach. If you've got the experience, this is your time.

Friday 31st July morning sees the swell drop to 4ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the W. Good, clean conditions. The afternoon gets even better: glassy conditions with the wind swinging to the N and dropping to 3 mph. The swell is 3ft from the SSE, and the energy is moderate (203). It's not big, but it'll be beautiful and clean.

Saturday 1st August is a gem. Both morning and afternoon are glassy with zero wind. Swell is 4ft from the SE in the morning, period 11 seconds, and 3ft from the SE in the afternoon, period 12 seconds. The energy is solidly moderate (304 and 326). That long period from the SE means better shaped waves, with longer gaps between sets – perfect for a relaxed paddle out. This is another top pick for the week.

Sunday 2nd August and Monday 3rd August drop right off. Swell dips to 1ft and 1.0ft, with energy between 80 and 150. It's surfable but very ordinary. You're better off waiting.

Tuesday 4th August is a write-off. Strong winds and poor conditions. The rest of the first week stays small and messy, with nothing to get excited about until Thursday 6th August morning. That morning is glassy with a 4ft swell from the ESE, period 9 seconds, and energy of 380. It's decent, clean, but not a standout.

Friday 7th August is a tease. The morning has a 5ft SE swell with a long 13-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, putting a bit of a crinkle on it. The energy is strong (855), but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon gets worse with cross-onshore winds.

Now, for the second week, things get messy but there's a big one to watch. Saturday 8th August is a definite no-go for paddle surfing. The swell jumps to 8ft in the morning, 10ft in the afternoon from the NNE, with strong energy (1004 and 1243). The wind is cross-shore and the report says it's too big for this break. With that size and a beach setup, this is more of a kite surfing day.

Sunday 9th August is better. The afternoon sees a 5ft NE swell, period 8 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW. It's clean, energy is moderate (420), and it's a good option for a surf.

Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th August are a tale of two days. Monday is poor. But Tuesday 11th August morning is a big one – 10ft from the S, period 10 seconds, energy at 1782 (very strong). The wind is cross-offshore from the WNW. Again, that's too big for this break, only for experts. The afternoon though, drops to 7ft from the S, period 9 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the WNW. Energy is still strong at 1197. That afternoon is solid for experienced surfers, but it's a long way out – promising but less certain.

The rest of the second week fades out into small, messy, or windy conditions. Nothing else worth highlighting.

So, the real standouts are Thursday 30th July afternoon and Saturday 1st August – both offering clean, quality surf. If you're an expert, keep an eye on Tuesday 11th August afternoon as a long-range possibility.

Rusty.

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