Redbill Beach surf break

Redbill Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 11 May 2026 AEST
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Redbill Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (May 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
9
0.3
SSE
14
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
9
1.2
NE
6
1
ENE
6
1
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1.4
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.7
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
250
220
181
156
144
94
57
36
36
44
86
68
61
104
176
93
87
248
346
481
470
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
E
5
SW
0
ESE
5
ENE
5
NE
10
NE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
5
NW
5
N
5
NNW
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
4:08PM0.99m
3:17AM1.06m
4:43PM1.07m
4:22AM1.05m
5:20PM1.16m
5:29AM1.03m
5:59PM1.25m
6:36AM1.01m
6:40PM1.34m
7:43AM1.00m
7:24PM1.40m
8:49AM0.98m
8:12PM1.44m
Low Tide
9:33PM0.60m
10:03AM0.23m
10:36PM0.50m
10:46AM0.26m
11:36PM0.38m
11:30AM0.30m
00:33AM0.24m
12:16PM0.36m
1:30AM0.12m
1:03PM0.43m
2:27AM0.02m
1:53PM0.49m
3:25AM-0.05m
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
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cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:58
4:57
4:55
4:54
3
2
Temp °C
16
13
12
14
13
13
14
13
12
16
14
15
19
17
14
20
20
17
18
18
14
14
12
12
13
12
11
11
10
10
14
12
14
16
15
13
17
18
15
17
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
1
ENE
6
1
NE
6
0.2
S
17
1.3
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.6
E
6
1.4
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.7
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
Energy kJ
250
220
181
156
144
94
57
36
36
44
26
68
61
22
141
93
28
248
346
481
470
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
12
0.5
ENE
14
0.5
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
52
107
99
53
123
84
40
36
2
10
10
13
6
6
5
6
6
5
4
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
10
0.3
S
22
0.4
ENE
12
0.3
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
15
Energy kJ
44
2
4
82
49
27
13
2
2
2
2
8
24
7
7
4
4
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.8
NE
4
1.2
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
1
3
29
86
104
176
68
87
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
4
1
2
4
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
2
2
2
48
124
48
124
258
124
108
149
124
108
124
48
108
48
2
2
48
2
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
5
4
3
2
1
1
4
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
2
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
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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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