Surf Forecasts:
Redhead surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I gotta be straight with you – the next sixteen days at Redhead are a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a long, flat start and only a couple of moments that might get your heart racing, but nothing that’s going to have you calling in sick. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Tuesday 8th September morning. Even then, it’s a small 3ft swell out of the ENE with a short period of just 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak (78), so it’s a pretty limp offering. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean on the surface, but the waves will be weak and ordinary. Not worth getting too excited.
After that, we hit another dry spell. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are essentially flat with strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions – not even worth a paddle. Saturday the 12th is tiny with 0.3ft and a long 13-second period, but the energy is basically zero (3). It’s a ghost.
Now, the first glimmer of something is on Sunday 13th September morning. Swell jumps to 4ft from the SE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (483), so there’s some push behind it. The wind is light cross-onshore, which will put a few ripples on the face, but it’s clean enough for a session. This is more of a beginner-friendly size, so if you’re learning, this is your window. The afternoon picks up to 5ft and 11 seconds with an onshore wind, so the morning is the better call.
Monday 14th September morning is your standout. We’ve got 3ft from the ESE with a 10-second period and the wind is completely glassy. The energy is moderate (200). That glassy surface will make it feel like silk. It’s not a huge wave, but it’ll be clean, fun, and uncrowded – perfect for a cruiser session. The afternoon gets a bit choppy as the wind picks up.
After that, the forecast fades out. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are small, choppy, and messy with onshore or cross-onshore winds. Nothing to write home about.
So, the best on offer? Monday 14th September morning – clean 3ft glassy conditions, ideal for a relaxed session. Sunday 13th September morning is the next pick, with a bit more size and power, just a touch of wind ripple. Everything else is a write-off. Keep an eye on the charts, because a blank run like this can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | NE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 5 | E 10 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 22 | 20 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:41AM1.32m | 10:58PM1.18m | 11:25AM1.31m | 11:47PM1.06m | 12:16PM1.29m | 00:46AM0.93m | 1:17PM1.27m | 2:04AM0.84m | 2:32PM1.27m | 3:42AM0.82m | 3:54PM1.30m | 5:07AM0.88m | 5:07PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.21m | 5:04AM0.23m | 5:53PM0.26m | 5:47AM0.30m | 6:59PM0.31m | 6:38AM0.37m | 8:17PM0.34m | 7:43AM0.43m | 9:43PM0.32m | 9:01AM0.44m | 11:00PM0.26m | 10:21AM0.41m | 00:00AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 73 | 151 | 106 | 74 | 82 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 15 | 157 | 109 | 28 | 69 | 47 | 27 | 295 | 228 | 119 | 210 | 151 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | E 10 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 13 | E 5 | E 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 94 | 22 | 9 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 59 | 13 | 7 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 18 | S 11 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | S 4 | NE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | ENE 2 | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | SSW 5 | ESE 2 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | N 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 13 | — | 4 | 1 | 16 | 65 | 60 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 259 | 17 | 20 | 124 | 0 |
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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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