Redhead Surf Forecast

/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 16 Sep 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 18.3° 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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Wed 17th Sep)	2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf	1AM (Wed 17th Sep)	2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful	4PM (Sat 20th Sep)	2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSW	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	SE	SSW	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	7	12	8	8	7	4	7	7	4	6	6	6	6	10	6	8	7	7	7	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	24	14	57	26	12	35	5	7	9	7	56	29	33	124	72	11	41	13	10	18	29
Wind (km/h)	NNW	NW	NW	NW	ESE	SW	SW	E	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	W	SE	W	WNW	ESE	W	WSW	SE	NW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	off	off	off	off	cross- off	on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off	cross	on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		3:38PM 1.28		5:00AM 0.88	4:53PM 1.31		5:56AM 0.97	5:52PM 1.36		6:40AM 1.07	6:42PM 1.39		7:19AM 1.17		7:25PM 1.39	7:55AM 1.25		8:04PM 1.37	8:30AM 1.31		8:42PM 1.32
Low Tide / height (m)			10:48PM 0.27	10:08AM 0.45		11:47PM 0.22	11:20AM 0.39		12:32AM 0.17	12:18PM 0.31		1:12AM 0.14		1:08PM 0.25	1:47AM 0.12		1:53PM 0.20	2:20AM 0.13		2:35PM 0.19	2:52AM 0.15

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:43	-	-
Sunset	-	5:44	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:47	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	24	24	21	23	19	18	16	17	16	22	24	20	23	20	17	17	16	14	17	18	18
Feels °C (?)	20	20	18	22	17	16	14	15	13	18	21	17	20	17	14	13	12	12	14	17	17

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Newcastle

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Redhead (calm at Warners Bay 7 km from Redhead). 0.6m 2s local chop from the NNW with a 0.5m 5s windswell from the ENE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Actual: 35 min ago

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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.