Redbill Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.87° S 148.28° E

Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.1° 

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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with 1,968 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 4th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 9th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 10th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
9
1.5
E
8
1.5
SSE
7
0.9
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
NE
9
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NE
8
0.9
NE
10
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10
0.4
SSE
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1.3
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8
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8
0.9
SSE
8
1.3
N
5
2.1
NNE
6
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NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
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NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
822
284
189
112
160
268
138
160
142
77
213
200
118
85
349
373
740
1082
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Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
W
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NW
10
WSW
25
SW
10
WSW
5
ESE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
30
NNE
15
N
25
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High Tide
3:05AM0.89m
2:02PM1.26m
4:07AM0.92m
3:08PM1.25m
4:59AM0.96m
4:11PM1.23m
5:44AM1.01m
5:10PM1.20m
6:24AM1.06m
6:07PM1.16m
7:01AM1.11m
7:01PM1.11m
Low Tide
7:44AM0.63m
9:26PM0.11m
8:55AM0.61m
10:22PM0.12m
10:04AM0.57m
11:13PM0.13m
11:08AM0.52m
11:58PM0.17m
12:06PM0.45m
00:38AM0.22m
1:01PM0.38m
1:15AM0.29m
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Feels °C
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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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