
Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s in store for Redbill Beach.
Alright, so we’ve got a bit of a slow start for Redbill Beach. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small surf and a bit of a wait for something decent. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to write home about there.
The first real chance of anything interesting comes around Friday, the 24th of July. We’ll see a pulse of 6ft south swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined swell energy is a decent 656 (moderate) – that’s got some push. The Friday morning session is looking the best, with a clean cross-off breeze from the NW. It’s not glassy, but it’s offshore enough to clean it up. The only issue is that with a 9-second period, it’s a bit short-period, so it might be a bit bumpy and not hold its shape perfectly. The afternoon is a little smaller at 5ft and cleaner, but the wind swings more offshore, so it’s still a good option.
Saturday, the 25th, is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 5ft south swell, but the wind is cross-off, which is okay, but the score is a bit lower. The afternoon looks better with a 5ft swell and a glassy, offshore wind from the WSW, making it a clean, fun session. The combined energy is 480 (moderate) for the morning, down to 370 (moderate) for the afternoon. It’s a solid day, but not the standout.
The real standout, though, is the Wednesday, the 29th of July. The morning brings a 6ft south swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean light cross-off from the SW. The combined energy is a strong 702 (moderate to strong). This is a proper, punchy, clean swell. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 6ft, but the wind turns cross-shore, which might make it a bit lumpy. The morning is the pick.
Then we’ve got another good run on the 30th and 31st. Thursday, the 30th, has a 6ft SSE swell in the morning, with a longer 11-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is 838 (strong). That’s a really nice, well-shaped, powerful swell. Friday, the 31st, is a little smaller at 4ft, but it’s glassy in the morning, making for a fun, clean, smaller day.
Now, looking further ahead to the second week, things get interesting but a bit unpredictable. The first week of August sees a couple of nice days. Sunday, the 2nd of August, has an afternoon 7ft swell from the NE, with a 7-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is 428 (moderate). That’s a fun, clean, punchy wave.
But the real big event is Wednesday, the 5th of August. We’re looking at a massive 13ft SE swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 4058 (very strong). That’s a massive, powerful swell. The wind is offshore and clean, but honestly, this is getting into the territory of “too big for this break.” At 13ft, it’s only for experts, and even then, it might be a bit of a washout. The same goes for Thursday, the 6th, with an 12ft swell. It’s a spectacle, but for most surfers, it’s a pass.
So, overall, the pick of the period is the Wednesday, the 29th of July morning session, with that 6ft south swell, clean cross-off wind, and strong energy. The Thursday, the 30th of July morning is a close second with its longer-period SSE swell. The big stuff in the first week of August is for the experts only.
Stay safe out there,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 14 | S 8 | SSE 14 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 120 | 79 | 70 | 63 | 304 | 539 | 276 | 320 | 455 | 215 | 264 | 158 | 92 | 45 | 43 | 64 | 63 | 82 | 67 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:44PM1.14m | 3:34AM0.78m | 3:24PM1.16m | 4:43AM0.77m | 4:05PM1.17m | 5:44AM0.77m | 4:48PM1.19m | 6:35AM0.79m | 5:31PM1.21m | 7:19AM0.81m | 6:13PM1.24m | 8:00AM0.82m | 6:55PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.41m | 8:36AM0.53m | 10:41PM0.36m | 9:20AM0.58m | 11:29PM0.32m | 10:07AM0.60m | 00:14AM0.28m | 10:55AM0.61m | 00:56AM0.24m | 11:42AM0.61m | 1:36AM0.20m | 12:27PM0.60m | 2:15AM0.18m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | N 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSE 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 16 | N 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 |
148 | 43 | 45 | 18 | 26 | 304 | 539 | 276 | 320 | 455 | 215 | 264 | 158 | 92 | 45 | 27 | 64 | 15 | 82 | 65 | 183 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 15 | SSE 16 | NNW 5 | N 9 | S 11 | N 8 | SE 13 | NNW 4 | SE 14 | SE 16 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 |
6 | 120 | 79 | 48 | 48 | 24 | 121 | 49 | 9 | 15 | 121 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 43 | 15 | 28 | 63 | 67 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | S 9 | N 5 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | NNW 5 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | NE 10 | N 7 | E 9 | N 9 | SE 13 | SE 18 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | — |
15 | 6 | 4 | 70 | 63 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 63 | 54 | 49 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 6 | SSW 6 | WNW 3 | W 4 | SSW 7 | — | NW 4 | WSW 4 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | SSW 8 | — | S 5 |
65 | 115 | 119 | 5 | 16 | 444 | — | 7 | 25 | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 58 | — | 171 | — | 54 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 2 | 2 | 128 | 128 | 517 | 48 | 543 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 48 | 108 | 124 | 383 | 48 | 2 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
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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.
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