Redhead Surf Break
Lat Long: 33.02° S 151.72° E

Redhead Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Redhead

Issued: 9 am 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Redhead sea temperature is
19.5° C

Normal for this time of year

Redhead surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Redhead surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with E swell.

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 (Jun 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
5
0.4
SE
5
0.5
E
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.5
E
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.7
SW
4
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
7
6
6
6
2
6
11
0
14
32
33
47
33
14
18
13
8
17
78
33
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
SE
5
WNW
5
W
5
E
5
N
5
N
15
ENE
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NW
5
WNW
5
W
5
NNW
5
W
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:21PM1.04m
1:02AM1.27m
2:14PM1.10m
2:00AM1.22m
3:08PM1.19m
3:04AM1.17m
4:03PM1.28m
4:12AM1.13m
4:58PM1.39m
5:19AM1.11m
5:50PM1.49m
6:23AM1.10m
6:42PM1.58m
Low Tide
6:57PM0.57m
7:53AM0.31m
8:01PM0.57m
8:40AM0.33m
9:09PM0.53m
9:28AM0.34m
10:18PM0.46m
10:17AM0.34m
11:25PM0.38m
11:08AM0.33m
00:28AM0.29m
12:00PM0.32m
1:27AM0.20m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
4
Temp °C
15
16
17
17
18
17
17
19
17
19
20
20
19
17
18
17
17
17
19
21
19
Feels °C
14
15
17
16
15
15
16
17
14
18
19
18
18
16
17
17
16
16
17
20
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SE
5
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.5
E
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
283
238
162
90
79
35
6
11
12
14
32
33
47
33
14
6
14
8
17
22
33
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
19
0.3
SSE
19
0.3
SSE
17
0.4
S
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
5
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
65
83
47
69
69
59
20
5
16
22
37
38
34
20
27
14
13
8
5
2
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
14
7
6
6
6
2
5
5
1
10
21
18
5
23
10
10
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.2
WSW
2
0.7
SW
4
0.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
11
42
1
18
78
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
3
3
3
42
9
52
35
43
10
9
9
3
3
9
9
86
134
35
0
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
8
8
6
5
3
4
5
5
5
5
8
4
6
4
1
2
1
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
9
6
5
9
9
6
9
5
9
8
7
8
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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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