Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right now, it’s mostly flat and forgettable. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th have tiny waves—0.3 to 0.9 ft from the south—and light, sometimes offshore wind. But the energy is puny (169 down to 67), so you’re just bobbing around. Not worth suiting up.

Tuesday the 28th is poor, with a weird spike that afternoon—6 ft from the north but only 6 seconds between waves, and cross-off wind. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. Wednesday the 29th morning is a dud, but the afternoon packs a punch: 10 ft southerly swell, 8-second period, fresh breeze, and combined energy of 1306. That’s serious power, but only for the brave. At that size, Redbill Beach is expert-only, and the cross-off wind will make it mean.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are average—5 to 3 ft southerly swells, mostly cross-off or light wind. Friday afternoon turns glassy with 3 ft from the SSE, but period drops to 7 seconds, so it’s weak.

Now, here’s the good stuff. Saturday the 1st of August through Sunday the 2nd of August is the window. Saturday morning gives us 3 ft from the SE, 12-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s a long-period groundswell, clean and lined up. Wave energy is moderate (226 to 338). This is the pick—good shape, clean faces, not too big. Sunday morning is similar: 3 ft SE, 12 seconds, glassy. Expect company, so get out early.

After Sunday afternoon, it goes to crap again through Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday afternoon does have a 7 ft north swell with 7-second period and offshore wind (495 energy), but that short period means it’s fat and unappealing—just for the die-hards.

Wednesday the 5th through the end is mostly tiny and inconsistent. A glassy Thursday morning with 4 ft S swell, but only 6 seconds—weak. Friday the 7th morning is glassy with 3 ft SSE, 9 seconds, but small. The last few days, August 8th to 10th, are all poor with cross-shore winds and weak energy. Not worth a second look.

Water temp is about normal for this time of year.

So the one true standout is Saturday 1st August and Sunday morning 2nd August at Redbill Beach. Clean, long-period SE groundswell, glassy conditions, manageable size. That’s your call.

Rusty.

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