Redhead surf break

Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 22 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Redhead surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Redhead sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Redhead this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 25th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
NE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
E
0.5
ESE
0.2
E
0.2
E
Period(s) (?)855545459913991313131293109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)61232022101218186677776662777
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
25
S
15
SE
20
ESE
10
SSE
5
SSE
30
ENE
30
SSW
15
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
onononononononcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:12PM
1.00
11:01AM
1.49
11:54PM
1.02
11:41AM
1.46
12:37AM
1.05
12:25PM
1.41
1:23AM
1.08
1:13PM
1.35
2:12AM
1.12
2:06PM
1.26
3:06AM
1.18
3:05PM
1.18
4:03AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:16PM
0.15
4:31AM
0.40
5:55PM
0.15
5:16AM
0.42
6:34PM
0.17
6:06AM
0.45
7:16PM
0.20
7:02AM
0.47
7:58PM
0.24
8:02AM
0.48
8:44PM
0.27
9:09AM
0.48
9:32PM
0.31
10:21AM
0.45
Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Sunrise--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45
Sunset8:00--8:00--8:01--8:01--8:02--8:02--8:02--
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
23--1-----1----------
Temp. °C222223232221232320201818181819191920191919
Feels °C (?)202122222022202218181315151516161518161617
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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 12 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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