Redhead Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Redhead, using feet and Fahrenheit.

Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead. We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, but the surf is mostly flat or very small, and the conditions just aren’t cooperating. There’s a big gap of useless, tiny waves for days on end.

The only real glimmer of hope is right at the start on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning will have a tiny 2ft swell rolling in from the SE, with a long period of 15 seconds – that groundswell has some energy, but it's very weak overall (180). The water temp is 64°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The wind is light from the north, which is offshore, so it’ll be clean. But honestly, it’s barely surfable. That afternoon the wind swings onshore and it gets chopped out, so the morning window is all you’ve got.

Then Monday, August 3rd, is your best bet. The morning shows a 4ft SE swell, still a decent 11-second period, with a light NNW offshore breeze. The combined energy is a bit more noticeable at (297). It’s still small, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean and probably the pick of the whole outlook. This is the standout. The afternoon holds similar size but with less energy (191), still clean, and still worth a look if you’re desperate.

After that, it’s a long, flat run. From Tuesday, August 4th, all the way through to the 17th, the swell drops to 0.7ft to 2ft. The wave energy readings are in the single or low double digits – 17, 9, 32 – just completely gutless. The wind does go offshore or glassy at times, but with that tiny swell, it’s not doing anyone any favours. The ride quality is poor or non-existent.

For the second week, there’s no real change. It stays small, the swell direction is mostly from the east or east-northeast, and the period is average. A couple of mornings have glassy conditions, but with waves only 0.7ft, you’d need a pond to paddle around in.

So, bottom line: if you’re keen, hit Monday morning, August 3rd, early. The rest of this run is a write-off. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but as it stands, the boards are staying in the shed.

Stay patient,
Rusty.

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