Surf Forecasts:
Redhead surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, we’re looking at a pretty grim stretch for the most part. The surf is tiny and the energy is just not there. The first real session worth paddling out for is a very brief window on Monday the 3rd of August.
That Monday morning at Redhead, we’ve got a clean 4 ft swell rolling in from the SE with an 11-second period. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, so it’ll be looking clean. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year, so maybe a slightly thicker wetsuit is the call. The combined energy is moderate at 297. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break, but it’s a short-lived window; by the afternoon the wind picks up and the quality drops.
After that, we’re staring down a massive dry spell. From Tuesday the 4th of August all the way through to Sunday the 16th of August, the swell is tiny, often under 2 ft, and the energy readings are mostly in the teeny single digits and low double digits (weak energy). It’s just not going to be worth the effort. There are a few glassy mornings here and there, but with no wave height to back it up, it’s a flat spell.
We do get a flicker of something on Monday the 17th of August in the afternoon. The swell suddenly jumps to 5 ft from the SE, and the combined energy is a whopping 482 (strong wave energy). But here’s the kicker – the wind is light onshore from the SE, and the conditions are described as poor. For a reef break, that’s not ideal. Still, for experienced surfers who can handle a bit of chop, that might be the only real pulse of the entire outlook.
The following Tuesday morning, the 18th, is glassy but the swell is back down to a pathetic 1 ft, so that’s another no-go.
So, the standout? It’s really that Monday morning, the 3rd of August. It’s not huge, but it’s the only window where the wind and swell line up to give you a proper, clean wave. Don’t expect much else for a long time after that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 292 | 187 | 108 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 36 | 18 | 29 | 29 | 41 | 120 | 52 | 58 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:15AM1.19m | 11:18PM1.26m | 11:58AM1.20m | 00:04AM1.15m | 12:47PM1.22m | 00:59AM1.02m | 1:45PM1.23m | 2:08AM0.91m | 2:54PM1.26m | 3:35AM0.85m | 4:09PM1.31m | 5:07AM0.85m | 5:20PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:13PM0.30m | 5:43AM0.19m | 6:08PM0.34m | 6:24AM0.25m | 7:11PM0.37m | 7:11AM0.31m | 8:25PM0.39m | 8:07AM0.36m | 9:49PM0.36m | 9:13AM0.38m | 11:12PM0.29m | 10:24AM0.37m | 00:19AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | S 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 292 | 187 | 108 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 45 | 63 | 69 | 130 | 80 | 74 | 101 | 33 | 51 | 99 | 52 | 58 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 26 | 38 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | S 5 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 12 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 11 | E 10 | E 15 | SE 9 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 9 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 18 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NW 2 | — | NW 2 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | NE 6 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 41 | 120 | — | 4 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 86 | 85 | 9 | 54 | 3 | 3 | 124 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 306 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 137 |
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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).
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