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Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 26 Nov 2025 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
21.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 26th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 29th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 28th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
1.4
E
1.4
NE
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
1.1
E
1.6
NE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.7
SE
0.3
E
0.4
ENE
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)1011101010101156111111101061010510107
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)104146135989870858115211415111075242220313223173147
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
20
N
10
W
5
SW
20
ESE
20
S
10
ESE
40
ENE
15
N
20
NW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
35
ENE
10
NNW
5
NNE
25
SE
20
SW
35
S
35
SSW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:48PM
1.38
1:59AM
0.99
1:40PM
1.34
2:55AM
1.04
2:38PM
1.30
3:51AM
1.12
3:41PM
1.26
4:47AM
1.22
4:47PM
1.23
5:40AM
1.33
5:51PM
1.21
6:30AM
1.45
6:54PM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
0.29
7:21AM
0.58
8:41PM
0.30
8:28AM
0.58
9:29PM
0.31
9:37AM
0.56
10:18PM
0.32
10:45AM
0.50
11:07PM
0.32
11:51AM
0.42
11:55PM
0.31
12:54PM
0.33
12:43AM
0.31
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-7:40--7:42--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:46-
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-1-----------------73
Temp. °C313527283123222222333423202121272822191616
Feels °C (?)273127262923211819292818181717252621121011
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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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