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Redhead surf break

Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 17 Jun 2025 AEST
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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
19.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Redhead this week:

The surf forecast for Redhead over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.8
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.7
NE
0.8
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)66878898910109888995787778888899910109109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)23172321262838433334344126211923232344444369230489784060141672295068454745
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
NW
15
W
5
WNW
5
S
10
WNW
5
NW
5
E
10
NW
5
W
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
S
5
NW
5
NW
10
ENE
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
SW
20
S
25
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassglassoffglassoncrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:50PM
1.09
12:41AM
1.36
1:44PM
1.14
1:39AM
1.28
2:41PM
1.21
2:44AM
1.20
3:40PM
1.29
3:54AM
1.13
4:39PM
1.39
5:05AM
1.08
5:36PM
1.48
6:12AM
1.06
6:30PM
1.56
7:13AM
1.05
7:22PM
1.62
8:08AM
1.05
8:12PM
1.65
8:59AM
1.05
9:00PM
1.65
9:49AM
1.05
9:47PM
1.60
10:37AM
1.05
10:33PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:29PM
0.49
7:29AM
0.26
7:35PM
0.50
8:17AM
0.29
8:45PM
0.48
9:07AM
0.32
9:58PM
0.43
9:59AM
0.33
11:10PM
0.36
10:52AM
0.33
12:17AM
0.27
11:46AM
0.32
1:18AM
0.19
12:39PM
0.31
2:13AM
0.12
1:32PM
0.30
3:04AM
0.08
2:25PM
0.30
3:53AM
0.06
3:16PM
0.31
4:39AM
0.08
4:08PM
0.34
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:53--4:53--4:53--4:53--4:54--4:54--4:54-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------------7----------24
Temp. °C161613121313131414131515141616161616181817212114151613141415121515141516
Feels °C (?)1211891111121313121515131615151515161615171710710999107101091112

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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