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Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
23.0° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Redhead this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 24th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.5
SE
0.3
ENE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
1
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
1
SE
1.3
SSE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.5
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)6666586666777661087777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4513116111423297289139102696797120666443211146
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:23PM
1.19
8:29AM
1.42
9:00PM
1.29
9:11AM
1.43
9:37PM
1.37
9:53AM
1.40
10:15PM
1.42
10:37AM
1.32
10:56PM
1.44
11:22AM
1.22
11:40PM
1.43
12:12PM
1.09
12:30AM
1.40
1:10PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:14PM
0.13
2:11AM
0.24
2:50PM
0.11
2:56AM
0.17
3:26PM
0.10
3:42AM
0.13
4:02PM
0.13
4:29AM
0.13
4:39PM
0.18
5:20AM
0.15
5:19PM
0.24
6:15AM
0.20
6:02PM
0.32
7:18AM
0.26
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58
Sunset7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00--
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-1--176443--1179492--2
Temp. °C312423232321202022232221232222232322232222
Feels °C (?)312323232521212022212119212120212221232122
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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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