Redhead surf break

Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 28 Dec 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
22.5° 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 (Dec 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 30th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
E
1.1
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
0.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
1.3
ESE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
1
ESE
1
SE
1.2
E
0.7
ENE
0.5
SE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)121298888151313121211791095575
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6621712222502273051198140593380835916823517514266302582
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
5
S
10
SSE
15
E
10
NNE
15
E
25
E
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
NE
20
E
30
ENE
10
NE
5
N
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:03AM
1.25
4:13PM
1.10
5:04AM
1.33
5:27PM
1.04
6:04AM
1.43
6:40PM
1.01
7:02AM
1.52
7:48PM
1.00
7:58AM
1.59
8:45PM
1.02
8:49AM
1.64
9:37PM
1.05
9:38AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:32PM
0.31
10:21AM
0.45
10:24PM
0.33
11:35AM
0.39
11:18PM
0.34
12:47PM
0.30
12:14AM
0.33
1:54PM
0.21
1:11AM
0.32
2:50PM
0.13
2:08AM
0.30
3:41PM
0.07
3:03AM
0.27
4:29PM
0.03
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
Sunrise-5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48-
Sunset--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:04--8:05--8:05--8:05
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191919191720191921212121212020202021211923
Feels °C (?)151616171617171819192019191918181717192023
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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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