Surf Forecasts:
Redhead surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,338 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve been staring at Redhead for this whole 16-day stretch and, honest to god, it’s a tough one. The first week or so is a write-off with tiny, messy, onshore junk. There’s a glimmer of something special mid-window, but you gotta be patient and pick your moment exactly right. The whole run starts with pretty much nothing, so don’t bother checking the tide charts for a while. That first week is a total dud.
Alright, the real story starts on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, the stars align. The swell has come up overnight, and we’re looking at a clean 7ft groundswell from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds creating moderate wave energy (1044). The wind? Glass. Absolute, dead-calm glass. This is the pick of the entire outlook right here. For those who can handle it, this is the standout session. However, at 7ft, this is really a spot for experienced surfers only; beginners should stay well clear. The water is sitting at 67°F, which is about average for the time of year here at Redhead, a reef break that is fairly consistent and can get crowded sometimes.
The surf will start to wind down from there. Wednesday afternoon drops to 6ft with a light cross-on breeze, which will make it a bit lumpy. The wave energy is still moderate (886), but the quality won’t be a patch on the morning glass. Thursday the 9th continues the drop with 5ft and light cross-shore winds, just surfable but nothing to write home about.
After that, it’s a quick fade. By the weekend of the 11th and 12th, we’re back to tiny, knee-high slop at best. The second week is practically non-existent, with most days showing flat or near-flat readings and strong, cross-onshore winds that will make a mess of anything that pops up. There’s simply nothing for the rest of the run. Save your energy and wait for Wednesday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 619 | 212 | 1338 | 1146 | 904 | 680 | 663 | 350 | 383 | 314 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:34AM1.03m | 10:22PM1.43m | 11:12AM1.06m | 11:01PM1.39m | 11:53AM1.09m | 11:43PM1.32m | 12:38PM1.12m | 00:30AM1.23m | 1:27PM1.16m | 1:25AM1.14m | 2:23PM1.21m | 2:29AM1.04m | 3:25PM1.28m | 3:45AM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:00PM0.39m | 5:09AM0.15m | 4:44PM0.41m | 5:46AM0.18m | 5:34PM0.44m | 6:25AM0.22m | 6:30PM0.46m | 7:07AM0.26m | 7:32PM0.47m | 7:53AM0.30m | 8:43PM0.46m | 8:44AM0.34m | 9:59PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 25 | 57 | 192 | 112 | 12 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 1037 | 1001 | 1060 | 1338 | 1146 | 904 | 680 | 663 | 350 | 383 | 314 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 11 | ENE 8 | S 12 | E 12 | S 12 | — | — | E 13 | E 11 | E 14 | E 12 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 11 | 102 | 27 | 44 | — | — | 14 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 212 | 139 | 79 | 69 | 206 | 47 | 130 | 20 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 5 | E 12 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 14 | — | S 23 | S 18 | S 17 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | 20 | 71 | — | 11 | 6 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1553 | 1432 | 1630 | 1150 | 1384 | 619 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 176 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 137 | 253 | 352 | 209 | 209 | 32 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 3 |
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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).
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