Redbill Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.87° S 148.28° E

Redbill Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redbill Beach sea temperature is
13.7° C
1.3° 

Redbill Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Redbill Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NNE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redbill Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the local forecast for Redbill Beach. Let’s be straight with you.

So, we start off this Wednesday the 19th with a blend of conditions. There is some swell around – 7ft from the NNE with a short 8-second period and a moderate combined swell energy of (508). But it’s clean? Not really. It’s cross-shore wind and the word on the street is marginal, with questionable tide. Thursday the 20th looks a bit better, a cleaner cross-off breeze from the NW and a dropping swell, still around 6ft to 5ft from the NNE, period still short at 8 seconds. The energy is moderating down from (437) to (297). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Friday the 21st, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at 3ft on the morning from the NNE, period dropping to 7 seconds, energy way down to (97). The wind is light and offshore from the W though, so if you’re desperate for a tiny clean wave, you could find a fun knee-high one. It’s ordinary but clean. The rest of the week into the next is a real struggle. Saturday and Sunday the 22nd and 23rd have very small waves, mostly under 2ft with weak energy, though the winds stay light and clean. By Monday the 24th, the swell gets even smaller and the period goes long – 14 seconds on a 2ft south swell. That long period groundswell at a beach break like this will be breaking too straight and weak; it’s only got (101) energy. It’s a poor surf forecast.

Then we hit a real dry patch. From Tuesday the 25th through the 29th of August, conditions are poor to ordinary. There's a bit of short-period bump on the 25th (4ft, 6 seconds, 110 energy) but the wind goes cross-shore and chop shows up. The rest are all small, low-energy, and often with poor wind states. Honestly, it’s a pretty blank run for Redbill, and that’s not unusual for this exposed east-facing beach when the trade winds or northerlies get up.

Now, hold onto your board, because the end of the month has a standout moment. On Monday morning the 31st of August, the conditions all click. The wind goes glassy – dead calm from the ESE at 3 mph, and we have a 3ft south swell with a moderate 11-second period and a combined energy of (232). That groundswell period is long enough to give the waves some shape and push, but not so long that it’ll close out. With glassy conditions, Redbill Beach will look as good as it can for this size. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Get on it first light.

After that, it fades again. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September are back to tiny, glassy conditions with very small swell. A few knee-high peelers if you have a longboard, but mostly flat. By Thursday the 3rd, the wind picks up from the south at 12 mph, putting a chop on the small 2ft swell. Not worth the paddle.

So, bottom line: the best surf on offer is that Monday morning the 31st. It’s a clean, glassy session on a 3ft south swell. Mark it on your calendar. The rest is mostly small and marginal. For an exposed beach break like this, a long run of poor surf is not unusual when the winds are unfavourable. But keep an eye on it, forecasts can change.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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1.7
NNE
6
2.1
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
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2.3
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.6
NNE
8
1.1
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0.9
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7
0.6
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7
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0.3
SSE
16
0.5
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0.5
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0.5
S
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0.4
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14
0.3
S
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
487
508
607
424
283
125
86
42
24
49
122
109
52
69
40
97
63
32
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
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15
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WNW
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15
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15
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High Tide
00:58AM0.86m
1:04PM1.13m
2:07AM0.80m
1:48PM1.13m
3:18AM0.77m
2:35PM1.13m
4:24AM0.77m
3:24PM1.14m
5:19AM0.79m
4:13PM1.16m
6:05AM0.81m
5:00PM1.19m
Low Tide
6:27AM0.49m
8:07PM0.39m
7:07AM0.56m
9:07PM0.37m
7:53AM0.61m
10:02PM0.34m
8:44AM0.63m
10:53PM0.31m
9:39AM0.63m
11:39PM0.28m
10:30AM0.62m
00:21AM0.24m
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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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