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Redhead Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 29 Mar 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Redhead this week:
The surf forecast for Redhead over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 16 days are 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 91 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 56 | 35 | 64 | 82 | 37 | 41 | 33 | 34 | 54 | 171 | 1884 | 860 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:16AM 1.39 | 7:53PM 1.22 | 8:02AM 1.40 | 8:32PM 1.31 | 8:44AM 1.38 | 9:08PM 1.38 | 9:24AM 1.33 | 9:44PM 1.42 | 10:02AM 1.25 | 10:20PM 1.42 | 10:39AM 1.16 | 10:55PM 1.40 | 11:16AM 1.07 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:53AM 0.33 | 1:43PM 0.16 | 1:46AM 0.25 | 2:20PM 0.15 | 2:34AM 0.20 | 2:56PM 0.14 | 3:18AM 0.17 | 3:29PM 0.16 | 4:01AM 0.17 | 4:02PM 0.20 | 4:44AM 0.20 | 4:34PM 0.25 | 5:26AM 0.24 | 5:05PM 0.31 | ||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 10 | 16 | 10 | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 16 | |
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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 16 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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