Redhead Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.02° S 151.72° E

Issued: 3 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Redhead sea temperature is
19.2° 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ESE swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 29th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 29th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 29th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
14
5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
96
53
60
27
25
26
19
53
19
21
19
17
10
18
9
7
21
13
14
0
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
20
ENE
20
NE
10
N
10
NE
10
NW
15
N
15
ENE
15
N
20
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
15
S
20
WSW
20
SW
35
SSW
25
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:58PM1.46m
8:39AM0.95m
8:34PM1.47m
9:18AM0.98m
9:09PM1.48m
9:56AM1.01m
9:45PM1.46m
10:34AM1.03m
10:22PM1.43m
11:12AM1.06m
11:01PM1.39m
11:53AM1.09m
11:43PM1.32m
Low Tide
1:16PM0.36m
2:49AM0.19m
1:57PM0.36m
3:24AM0.15m
2:37PM0.36m
3:59AM0.13m
3:18PM0.37m
4:34AM0.13m
4:00PM0.39m
5:09AM0.15m
4:44PM0.41m
5:46AM0.18m
5:34PM0.44m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
 mm
1
Temp °C
16
18
16
18
19
18
20
19
17
20
19
19
20
20
14
16
17
11
12
14
13
Feels °C
14
14
14
16
17
16
19
17
15
15
14
15
14
15
9
11
13
6
5
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
E
11
0.4
S
11
1.3
S
13
2.5
S
14
3.5
S
14
4
SSE
13
Energy kJ
106
96
53
60
27
18
26
19
53
16
20
12
17
10
18
9
39
600
2670
4283
5415
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
ENE
5
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
5
0.2
E
10
0.4
SE
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
SSW
7
1
S
7
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
14
Energy kJ
1
25
30
56
5
25
10
8
12
19
21
19
4
5
11
5
9
103
13
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
S
15
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
8
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
S
7
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
3
5
8
11
19
17
8
3
8
7
6
5
2
7
2
4
7
21
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.7
ENE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.6
NNW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.6
WNW
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
0.3
W
3
4
S
14
4
S
13
5
S
13
Energy kJ
32
22
23
79
10
6
7
8
9
6
9
10
6
1
5565
6132
9129
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
7
5
9
Distance (km)
0
79
42
0
24
9
9
347
9
9
9
54
85
104
10
52
3
14
54
137
54
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
7
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
8
6
5
4
6
7
1
5
9
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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