Redhead Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.02° S 151.72° E

Issued: 3 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redhead sea temperature is
19.6° 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ENE swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
E
9
2
SSE
8
0.2
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
121
93
95
93
61
59
59
62
59
35
31
31
17
15
15
6
5
6
0
8
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NW
10
W
5
ENE
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
W
20
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:52PM1.57m
11:47AM1.09m
11:43PM1.46m
12:41PM1.10m
00:35AM1.34m
1:38PM1.12m
1:30AM1.22m
2:36PM1.16m
2:30AM1.10m
3:35PM1.20m
3:34AM1.01m
4:30PM1.26m
4:39AM0.95m
Low Tide
4:26PM0.37m
5:45AM0.13m
5:24PM0.41m
6:33AM0.18m
6:24PM0.45m
7:20AM0.24m
7:29PM0.49m
8:07AM0.29m
8:37PM0.51m
8:53AM0.34m
9:50PM0.50m
9:39AM0.36m
10:59PM0.46m
10:25AM0.38m
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cloud
cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:56
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
2
Temp °C
20
18
20
19
16
18
17
16
17
17
14
15
15
14
16
17
14
14
14
14
14
Feels °C
18
15
16
15
13
13
12
12
14
15
10
9
12
11
13
14
11
7
7
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
1.4
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
19
2
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
106
121
93
95
93
61
59
59
62
59
354
476
324
218
159
102
102
76
35
484
291
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
E
9
0.5
S
7
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSE
18
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
16
6
22
23
20
70
31
25
21
35
35
31
31
17
55
48
6
25
1
32
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
NE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
S
15
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSE
20
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
15
0.2
ENE
9
Energy kJ
3
2
7
27
16
6
7
1
1
4
51
15
15
15
37
6
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
S
5
2
S
9
2.1
S
9
0.4
WSW
3
1.9
S
8
Energy kJ
1
3
8
26
2
3
3
2
1
4
709
702
5
512
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
3
3
3
3
3
9
3
3
137
30
99
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
4
4
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
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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