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Redhead Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (May 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 9 | |
505 | 1217 | 461 | 931 | 644 | 932 | 867 | 615 | 410 | 347 | 294 | 247 | 200 | 125 | 66 | 44 | 27 | 27 | 41 | 97 | 300 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:33PM1.67m | 9:16AM1.15m | 9:21PM1.67m | 10:09AM1.09m | 10:11PM1.63m | 11:06AM1.05m | 11:04PM1.57m | 12:06PM1.02m | 00:00AM1.48m | 1:10PM1.02m | 1:01AM1.39m | 2:18PM1.06m | 2:06AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:19AM0.13m | 2:47PM0.33m | 4:13AM0.13m | 3:37PM0.38m | 5:09AM0.16m | 4:31PM0.43m | 6:06AM0.20m | 5:32PM0.49m | 7:03AM0.24m | 6:39PM0.53m | 8:00AM0.28m | 7:52PM0.55m | 8:55AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | 4:57 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | S 8 | S 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 |
 kJ | 505 | 637 | 461 | 455 | 332 | 932 | 867 | 409 | 972 | 347 | 1714 | 1950 | 2517 | 2855 | 2661 | 2330 | 1422 | 630 | 397 | 254 | 300 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 615 | 410 | — | 294 | 247 | 200 | 125 | 66 | 44 | 27 | 27 | 41 | 96 | 106 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | SE 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 97 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 |
| kJ | — | 1217 | — | 931 | 644 | — | — | 756 | 1522 | 1375 | 2319 | — | — | 3806 | 3926 | 2894 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 119 | 13 | 54 | 119 | 13 | 78 | 119 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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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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