Redhead Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.02° S 151.72° E

Issued: 3 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Redhead sea temperature is
19.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Redhead surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,338 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Redhead this week:

The surf forecast for Redhead over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve been staring at Redhead for this whole 16-day stretch and, honest to god, it’s a tough one. The first week or so is a write-off with tiny, messy, onshore junk. There’s a glimmer of something special mid-window, but you gotta be patient and pick your moment exactly right. The whole run starts with pretty much nothing, so don’t bother checking the tide charts for a while. That first week is a total dud.

Alright, the real story starts on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, the stars align. The swell has come up overnight, and we’re looking at a clean 7ft groundswell from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds creating moderate wave energy (1044). The wind? Glass. Absolute, dead-calm glass. This is the pick of the entire outlook right here. For those who can handle it, this is the standout session. However, at 7ft, this is really a spot for experienced surfers only; beginners should stay well clear. The water is sitting at 67°F, which is about average for the time of year here at Redhead, a reef break that is fairly consistent and can get crowded sometimes.

The surf will start to wind down from there. Wednesday afternoon drops to 6ft with a light cross-on breeze, which will make it a bit lumpy. The wave energy is still moderate (886), but the quality won’t be a patch on the morning glass. Thursday the 9th continues the drop with 5ft and light cross-shore winds, just surfable but nothing to write home about.

After that, it’s a quick fade. By the weekend of the 11th and 12th, we’re back to tiny, knee-high slop at best. The second week is practically non-existent, with most days showing flat or near-flat readings and strong, cross-onshore winds that will make a mess of anything that pops up. There’s simply nothing for the rest of the run. Save your energy and wait for Wednesday morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
14
1.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
13
2.4
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
12
11
5
27
23
12
30
14
4
15
619
212
1338
1146
904
680
663
350
383
314
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
SE
10
SSW
35
S
30
S
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
5
W
10
ESE
10
W
5
WSW
15
S
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross
High Tide
10:34AM1.03m
10:22PM1.43m
11:12AM1.06m
11:01PM1.39m
11:53AM1.09m
11:43PM1.32m
12:38PM1.12m
00:30AM1.23m
1:27PM1.16m
1:25AM1.14m
2:23PM1.21m
2:29AM1.04m
3:25PM1.28m
3:45AM0.97m
Low Tide
4:00PM0.39m
5:09AM0.15m
4:44PM0.41m
5:46AM0.18m
5:34PM0.44m
6:25AM0.22m
6:30PM0.46m
7:07AM0.26m
7:32PM0.47m
7:53AM0.30m
8:43PM0.46m
8:44AM0.34m
9:59PM0.42m
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clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
2
2
4
2
1
3
2
2
Temp °C
19
18
12
13
15
15
14
16
15
16
17
16
15
16
16
15
15
15
13
15
14
Feels °C
13
11
6
11
13
13
7
9
9
11
13
12
10
13
13
14
13
14
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
SSW
7
0.7
S
8
1
S
10
0.9
S
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
14
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.3
SE
10
2.4
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
13
12
25
57
192
112
12
30
14
4
1037
1001
1060
1338
1146
904
680
663
350
383
314
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
11
0.3
ENE
8
0.6
S
12
0.3
E
12
0.4
S
12
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
12
0.8
SE
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.4
ESE
13
0.8
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
3
10
11
102
27
44
14
2
15
12
212
139
79
69
206
47
130
20
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
5
0.1
E
12
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.4
ESE
14
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
2
1
3
5
7
23
11
5
20
71
11
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
0.6
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
W
3
2.5
S
11
3
S
10
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
1.9
SE
9
Energy kJ
9
7
2
1
1553
1432
1630
1150
1384
619
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
85
176
10
9
3
3
137
253
352
209
209
32
13
3
3
0
32
0
3
13
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
5
4
5
9
7
4
4
9
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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Information about the Redhead Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Redhead provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Redhead can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Redhead 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 (Redhead) 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 Redhead 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Redhead, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 19 km (12 miles) away, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Central Coast.

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