Redhead Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.02° S 151.72° E

Issued: 3 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Redhead sea temperature is
19.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Redhead surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, E swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 (Jun 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 16th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 16th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
55
72
75
96
100
90
96
106
106
121
121
102
97
88
61
61
61
59
54
49
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
N
10
N
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
25
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
5
W
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-on
High Tide
8:22PM1.69m
9:11AM1.08m
9:12PM1.68m
10:03AM1.08m
10:02PM1.64m
10:55AM1.08m
10:52PM1.57m
11:47AM1.09m
11:43PM1.46m
12:41PM1.10m
00:35AM1.34m
1:38PM1.12m
1:30AM1.22m
Low Tide
3:15AM0.09m
2:36PM0.32m
4:06AM0.08m
3:30PM0.34m
4:56AM0.09m
4:26PM0.37m
5:45AM0.13m
5:24PM0.41m
6:33AM0.18m
6:24PM0.45m
7:20AM0.24m
7:29PM0.49m
8:07AM0.29m
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
 mm
2
Temp °C
17
17
18
19
18
20
21
18
19
19
17
20
19
17
19
19
18
15
15
14
13
Feels °C
15
15
17
19
16
20
20
17
16
17
14
15
15
13
15
14
14
14
13
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
74
55
72
75
96
100
90
96
106
106
121
121
102
97
88
61
61
61
59
54
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
Energy kJ
26
15
16
13
98
58
55
50
27
16
6
46
39
35
48
40
29
21
35
31
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
18
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
13
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
NE
6
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
NE
5
0.2
SSE
20
Energy kJ
30
18
18
54
12
5
3
3
10
6
16
6
1
1
1
1
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
NW
2
0.3
NW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.2
WNW
2
Energy kJ
37
4
1
1
2
2
21
4
3
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
32
0
0
0
0
0
42
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
42
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
4
7
4
7
4
9
6
6
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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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