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Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 14 Feb 2026 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
23.3° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 19th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1
E
1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
E
1
E
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
1
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.8
E
0.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)6667766776610997955556
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6466761261131001329475687358504693168512530327
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ENE
10
SE
30
ENE
15
N
25
NW
20
WNW
25
S
10
SE
20
E
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
10
NW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:43PM
0.87
7:36AM
1.33
8:21PM
0.96
8:16AM
1.40
8:57PM
1.05
8:55AM
1.45
9:33PM
1.13
9:35AM
1.47
10:09PM
1.20
10:15AM
1.45
10:46PM
1.25
10:55AM
1.40
11:25PM
1.28
11:38AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:56AM
0.36
2:21PM
0.16
1:44AM
0.31
2:55PM
0.10
2:29AM
0.25
3:30PM
0.06
3:13AM
0.20
4:04PM
0.05
3:57AM
0.18
4:40PM
0.06
4:42AM
0.17
5:16PM
0.10
5:31AM
0.19
Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33
Sunset7:45--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--
clear
rain showers
light rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-11-45-------------2-
Temp. °C222121222222222220232230342322222222232429
Feels °C (?)181919192019202020201826312023222022242529
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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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