Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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