Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ve been staring at the charts for the next few weeks. Here’s the deal.

First up, Sunday the 19th of July. It’s not much to write home about, but we’ve got a tiny pulse at Redbill Beach. Early morning is glassy, with a 3-foot swell from the south, 12-second period. Water temp is about 57°, which is normal for this time of year. The combined wave energy is moderate (324). It’s surfable, but this spot is inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute. The afternoon turns a bit cross, making it harder to find a clean face.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are a little better. Swell flips to the northeast and holds around 3 to 4 feet, 11-second period. The wind is light and glassy on Tuesday morning, which is a nice little window. Combined energy is moderate (around 357-385). Still inconsistent, but if you’re just looking for a quiet paddle, these mornings are your best bet early on.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd? Don’t bother. The swell drops, the wind picks up, and it’s just ordinary.

Now, Friday the 24th of July – this is the one. The morning brings a 3-foot south swell, but the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. Combined energy is strong at 765. The wind is offshore and cross-off. For a spot that’s usually inconsistent, this is a rare chance where it might actually line up. The long period means it’ll break better on a clean bank, but it’s a beach break, so expect long lulls between sets. Worth setting the alarm.

Saturday the 25th is a split day. The morning is flat at 1 foot. Don’t bother. The afternoon, though, kicks up with a 6-foot south swell, 10-second period, and strong energy (723). The wind is light, nearly glassy. That’s a solid late session – but at 6 feet, it’s getting into the range where beginners will feel the pressure.

Sunday the 26th morning has clean 5-foot south swell, glassy conditions, but the 9-second period is a bit short. It’s okay, but not a standout. The afternoon gets cross-onshore, so morning is the only call.

The following week has a few flashes. Saturday the 1st of August afternoon looks promising – 6 feet from the SSE, 10-second period, combined energy 649, and light offshore winds. That’s clean, punchy, and fun. Sunday the 2nd of August morning is also strong with 6-foot SSE swell, 11-second period, and a gentle offshore. That’s another high-quality session, though the energy is still strong (640). The long period will keep the sets a bit more spaced out, which is fine for a reef or point, but at a beach it can play tricks on the lineup.

After that, things fade. The 3rd of August looks poor with onshore winds and messy conditions.

So, overall: the best waves are on Friday the 24th of July (morning) and Saturday the 1st of August (afternoon). The Friday has that rare long-period groundswell, and the Saturday has clean, solid size with good wind. The rest is a mix of small, inconsistent, or wind-affected. Pick your windows carefully.

Rusty

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