Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, with a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow burner, but there's a couple of proper days to get excited about if you're patient.

Redbill Beach is the only spot on the radar, and it's a tricky one. It's an exposed, east-facing beach break that's inconsistent, so it takes a fair bit of swell to get it going. The water's sitting at 57°F right now, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year.

We kick off with a bit of swell on Sunday the 12th. The morning has a 5ft wave from the NNE, but it's a short period 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and soft. The wind is cross-offshore, so it'll be clean enough for a grovel, but it's not exactly gonna blow your mind. The energy is low (200). By the afternoon, the wind goes offshore but the swell drops to 3ft. It's surfable, but very ordinary.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are a write-off. The swell drops to a tiny 1.0ft to 2ft, with some weird long-period 16 seconds energy that's just not doing anything for this beach. Don't bother.

We get a few glassy, tiny days from Thursday the 16th through to the weekend, but the swell is too small. The energy is still weak (around 100-150). You could paddle around, but you won't be catching much.

Finally, we get a real standout. Monday the 20th of July. Sunday the 19th has some clean and glassy conditions on the morning, but it's still tiny. But Monday the 20th is the one. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the NNE. The period is 8 seconds, so it's a bit of a shorter-period wind swell, but the energy is pumping (772). The wind is offshore and light, so it should be clean. However, the swell is over 8ft, so this is really only for the experienced crew. Expect a fast, powerful beach break that could be a handful. The crowd factor? It's a beach that's *sometimes* crowded, so expect a few out there for this one.

Tuesday the 21st is a nice follow-up. Swell drops to a more manageable 4ft from the NE, with a longer 11 second period. The wind goes glassy, and the energy is solid (359). This is a much better size for a wider range of surfers, and it'll be clean and fun.

The next standout is Wednesday the 22nd. The swell is back up to 6ft from the S, with a 10 second period, and the energy is very strong (877). The wind is light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. By the afternoon, it's a solid 7ft with a whopping 1133 energy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but again, over 8ft for the afternoon session, so it's a expert-only window.

Thursday the 23rd gets a bit messy. The swell is still big (7ft - 7ft) from the SSE, but the wind swings to a moderate SW cross-offshore, which will bump it up. The forecast notes questionable tide conditions, so it might be a bit of a mess. Not the best.

Friday the 24th is a better bet. Swell drops to a still-pumping 6ft from the SSE, with a clean 10 second period and light winds. The energy is still high (729). This is a solid day for intermediate to advanced surfers.

After that, the window closes. Saturday the 25th onwards drops back to tiny, weak, and mostly poor conditions. The energy fades away completely. We're looking at a gap of nothing from the 25th through to the 27th, with only flat, choppy leftovers.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Monday the 20th for the big NNE swell, but it's an expert-only show. The most accessible standout is Tuesday the 21st, with a clean, glassy 4ft from the NE. Wednesday the 22nd and Friday the 24th are also excellent, but for the stronger crew. Get on it while you can, because after that it goes quiet.

Rusty.

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