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 10 pm Monday 17 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 21.0° 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 Monday (Nov 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Mon 24th Nov)	2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf	5AM (Mon 24th Nov)	2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful	11PM (Wed 19th Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	E	E	E	E	SE	E	E	SE	E	E	E	E	E
Period(s) (?)	5	8	3	5	7	5	8	8	9	8	12	12	7	11	11	7	10	10	10	10	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	29	12	11	31	26	80	335	63	26	46	46	166	247	191	185	147	125	94	92	87	85
Wind (km/h)	WSW	ESE	ENE	NNW	E	ENE	N	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SSE	SSE	WSW	E	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	glass	cross	off	cross	cross	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	cross	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)		7:51AM 1.41		8:07PM 1.10	8:26AM 1.46		8:47PM 1.07	9:00AM 1.48		9:26PM 1.04	9:34AM 1.49		10:06PM 1.01	10:08AM 1.49		10:47PM 0.99	10:44AM 1.47		11:30PM 0.97	11:21AM 1.44
Low Tide / height (m)	1:16AM 0.33		2:18PM 0.35	1:50AM 0.33		2:59PM 0.31	2:23AM 0.34		3:39PM 0.28	2:57AM 0.36		4:18PM 0.26	3:31AM 0.39		4:58PM 0.25	4:07AM 0.42		5:39PM 0.25	4:45AM 0.47		6:22PM 0.26

		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
Sunrise	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-
Sunset	-	-	7:34	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:36	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:38	-	-	7:39

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	20	20	19	22	23	23	21	21	20	18	18	19	19	19	18	19	19	19	19	21
Feels °C (?)	17	18	15	14	20	18	19	22	20	19	16	15	16	17	16	16	18	17	18	18	20

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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.