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Redhead Surf Forecast
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Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 27 Dec 2024 AEDT
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 Friday (Dec 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 12 days.
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 102 | 69 | 94 | 20 | 6 | 72 | 33 | 38 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 55 | 30 | 52 | 32 | 33 | 54 | 43 | 38 | 26 | 10 | 40 | 61 | 66 | 41 | 54 | 58 | 35 | 92 | 83 | 74 | 309 | 210 | 91 | 51 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:38PM 0.90 | 7:07AM 1.34 | 7:33PM 0.91 | 7:48AM 1.41 | 8:23PM 0.94 | 8:29AM 1.48 | 9:11PM 0.97 | 9:11AM 1.54 | 9:57PM 1.00 | 9:53AM 1.57 | 10:39PM 1.05 | 10:35AM 1.58 | 11:24PM 1.08 | 11:19AM 1.55 | 12:08AM 1.11 | 12:05PM 1.49 | 12:55AM 1.14 | 12:54PM 1.40 | 1:45AM 1.17 | 1:47PM 1.28 | 2:40AM 1.20 | 2:47PM 1.16 | 3:40AM 1.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:04PM 0.45 | 12:12AM 0.38 | 1:51PM 0.36 | 12:57AM 0.36 | 2:36PM 0.27 | 1:43AM 0.35 | 3:19PM 0.19 | 2:29AM 0.34 | 4:03PM 0.13 | 3:16AM 0.33 | 4:43PM 0.08 | 4:03AM 0.32 | 5:25PM 0.08 | 4:53AM 0.33 | 6:07PM 0.10 | 5:45AM 0.35 | 6:51PM 0.14 | 6:41AM 0.37 | 7:35PM 0.19 | 7:42AM 0.40 | 8:21PM 0.25 | 8:49AM 0.42 | 9:10PM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 17 | 8 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 32 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 22 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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