
Surf Forecasts:
Redbill Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with 921 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redbill Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at the charts for Redbill Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but let’s get into it.
The forecast starts with some action for Saturday, 25 July. We’ve got a solid pulse of south swell rocking in, with waves around 6 ft and a 10-second period – that’s got some proper energy behind it, sitting at 654 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off from the WSW, which is going to keep the surface clean. It’s an exposed beach, so it’s breaking right on the sand. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on. This is about as good as it gets for Redbill in this window. The afternoon stays clean, with waves dropping to 5 ft, still from the south, still good. This is the standout window – Saturday is your day.
Sunday, 26 July, the swell backs off fast. By morning we’re looking at 3 ft, still clean but very ordinary. The energy drops to 170 (weak). It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it. Monday, 27 July, is tiny with 1 ft to 1 ft of long-period SE swell (16 seconds), but that’s not enough to get you excited. The energy is only 81 – barely a ripple.
Tuesday, 28 July, brings a weird shift. We get a 5 ft northerly windswell rolling in with a short 6-second period, so it’s lumpy. The morning is clean but the period is too short for a good ride. Afternoon goes poor, with the wind picking up to 12 mph. I’d give it a miss.
Wednesday, 29 July, sees a proper south swell return, 7 ft with a 9-second period. That’s 815 (strong) energy. Problem is the wind is howling at 12 mph from the SW, cross-off, which might keep it choppy. It’s still surfable for the experienced crew, but it’s not the cleanest. The swell is over 5 ft, so beginners might want to sit this one out.
Thursday, 30 July, is a nice redemption. Morning brings 5 ft of SE swell with a 10-second period, light offshore wind from the W, and 466 (moderate) energy. The afternoon drops to 4 ft, still clean. This is a solid weekday session if you can get out.
Then it gets quiet. Friday, 31 July, through to Monday, 3 August, is mostly ankle-to-knee-high, with long-period south swells that don’t have enough size. The wind stays light, but there’s nothing to ride. That’s a solid four-day gap of poor surf.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the second week. Tuesday, 4 August, remains poor. But Wednesday, 5 August, we see a building swell. By afternoon, we’re looking at 12 ft of ESE swell with a 9-second period, and the energy is a massive 2077 (very strong). The wind is cross-shore at 12 mph, but the wave comment says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The swell is well over 8 ft, so this is expert-only territory, and even then, the cross-shore wind might make it a mess. Things get even bigger on Thursday, 6 August, hitting 16 ft and 5200 (very strong) energy. That’s a monster. Friday, 7 August, stays over 12 ft. Into Saturday, 8 August, we get a clean offshore wind from the W at 19 mph, but the swell is still 10 ft – that’s a serious, powerful wave. Sunday, 9 August, is 10 ft with a 14-second period and a light offshore. The energy is 3530. This is pumping, but it’s too big for Redbill Beach. If you’re a seasoned charger, you might find a ledge, but the average surfer is better off watching from the sand. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days.
So, bottom line: the best session is Saturday, 25 July, with clean, chest-to-head-high south swell. The second best is Thursday, 30 July, with cleaner but smaller waves. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big for this spot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | N 6 | N 7 | SE 13 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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214 | 635 | 562 | 374 | 161 | 96 | 58 | 43 | 65 | 55 | 209 | 120 | 45 | 741 | 666 | 778 | 452 | 258 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:44AM0.77m | 4:48PM1.19m | 6:35AM0.79m | 5:31PM1.21m | 7:19AM0.81m | 6:13PM1.24m | 8:00AM0.82m | 6:55PM1.26m | 8:39AM0.84m | 7:36PM1.27m | 9:17AM0.86m | 8:16PM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:29PM0.32m | 10:07AM0.60m | 00:14AM0.28m | 10:55AM0.61m | 00:56AM0.24m | 11:42AM0.61m | 1:36AM0.20m | 12:27PM0.60m | 2:15AM0.18m | 1:11PM0.59m | 2:52AM0.17m | 1:56PM0.59m | 3:28AM0.16m | ||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | N 7 | N 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
214 | 635 | 562 | 374 | 161 | 96 | 58 | 38 | 65 | 55 | 53 | 120 | 14 | 50 | 666 | 778 | 452 | 258 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | SE 13 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | SE 16 | S 8 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 14 | S 15 | ESE 13 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | ESE 15 | SSW 7 |
13 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 43 | 13 | 37 | 14 | 49 | 39 | 17 | 39 | 39 | 14 | 22 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | N 9 | SE 13 | SE 14 | — | S 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 14 | SE 13 | N 9 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 |
41 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 45 | 7 | 43 | — | 35 | 4 | 52 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | S 10 | — | WSW 4 | NW 2 | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 |
22 | 1300 | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 21 | 178 | 209 | 5 | 186 | 741 | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 517 | 33 | 33 | 48 | 108 | 48 | 124 | 48 | 2 | 124 | 124 | 48 | 1074 | 33 | 517 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 2 |
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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.
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