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Redhead Surf Forecast
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Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 AEST
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 Monday (Jul 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 21st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 12 days.
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 90 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 334 | 386 | 132 | 420 | 161 | 130 | 86 | 64 | 45 | 64 | 59 | 33 | 71 | 115 | 463 | 68 | 55 | 39 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:27PM 1.40 | 12:14PM 1.17 | 12:16AM 1.29 | 1:04PM 1.20 | 1:11AM 1.17 | 2:01PM 1.23 | 2:15AM 1.05 | 3:05PM 1.28 | 3:32AM 0.95 | 4:14PM 1.34 | 4:56AM 0.91 | 5:20PM 1.41 | 6:10AM 0.92 | 6:19PM 1.49 | 7:09AM 0.95 | 7:13PM 1.55 | 8:00AM 1.00 | 8:02PM 1.58 | 8:46AM 1.04 | 8:47PM 1.57 | 9:29AM 1.08 | 9:30PM 1.52 | 10:11AM 1.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:13PM 0.33 | 6:05AM 0.16 | 6:10PM 0.36 | 6:48AM 0.22 | 7:13PM 0.39 | 7:35AM 0.28 | 8:25PM 0.40 | 8:26AM 0.33 | 9:44PM 0.38 | 9:24AM 0.35 | 11:05PM 0.32 | 10:26AM 0.36 | 12:16AM 0.23 | 11:29AM 0.33 | 1:15AM 0.15 | 12:29PM 0.30 | 2:05AM 0.08 | 1:25PM 0.26 | 2:50AM 0.03 | 2:18PM 0.23 | 3:32AM 0.02 | 3:07PM 0.22 | 4:11AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 |
| Sunset | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 12 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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calm at Warners Bay mean that is clean at Redhead. no significant swell. Swells combining. Closeout sets possible
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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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