Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell at Redbill Beach. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort.

The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for looks to be Wednesday morning, August 19th. The swell will be a solid 7 ft from the north-northeast, but the period is a short 7 seconds – that’s wind swell, not groundswell. Combined energy is moderate at 436. The cross wind won’t help, and it’s only rated as marginal. If you’re an experienced surfer and don’t mind a bit of chop, it might be worth a look, but beginners should steer clear – anything over 5 ft can be a handful.

Thursday afternoon, August 20th is a step up in quality. The swell drops to 5 ft from the north-northeast, period still short at 7 seconds, but the wind swings cross-offshore and it cleans right up. Combined energy is 258, still moderate. This is a decent window for surfers who can handle a little size, though it won’t be world-class.

The next clear standout is Friday morning, August 28th. It’s still a week away, so treat this as a promising long-range call. We’ve got glassy conditions – zero wind – with a 5 ft swell from the northeast, period a short 7 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 314, moderate. This is clean, rideable, and the crowd could be a factor since it’s a break that sometimes sees people. Good for a range of abilities.

Saturday morning, August 29th is the real highlight. This one’s a belter for the experienced crew. Swell hits 8 ft from the north-northeast with a period of 10 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Combined energy is a strong 1113. It’s glassy again, no wind, and the water should be clean. This is too big for beginners – over 8 ft means experts only – but if you’ve got the skills, this is the session to aim for. The long period means it’ll hold up better at points and reefs than a beach break, so keep that in mind. Crowds are possible here.

After that, the surf drops off quickly. From Sunday, August 30th onward, it’s mostly small, messy, and not worth getting wet for. A few days with no recommendation, really.

So, if I had to call it: Saturday morning, August 29th is your absolute best bet for bigger, clean, powerful waves. Friday morning, August 28th is the next pick for a smaller, glassy, all-round fun session.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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