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Redhead Surf Forecast
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Redhead surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 14 Apr 2025 AEST
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 (Apr 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redhead in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) 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 2.2m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redhead over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 198 | 171 | 136 | 104 | 126 | 102 | 81 | 102 | 164 | 2629 | 4533 | 5338 | 2805 | 1496 | 1062 | 476 | 292 | 188 | 106 | 180 | 56 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 41 | 43 | 27 | 539 | 27 | 1129 | 836 | 558 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross | cross | on | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:33AM 1.10 | 9:47PM 1.39 | 10:10AM 1.03 | 10:21PM 1.36 | 10:50AM 0.96 | 10:58PM 1.33 | 11:38AM 0.90 | 11:41PM 1.30 | 12:36PM 0.87 | 12:34AM 1.28 | 1:46PM 0.87 | 1:36AM 1.26 | 3:01PM 0.92 | 2:46AM 1.27 | 4:07PM 1.02 | 3:54AM 1.31 | 4:59PM 1.14 | 4:57AM 1.35 | 5:45PM 1.27 | 5:54AM 1.38 | 6:28PM 1.40 | 6:46AM 1.39 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:42AM 0.27 | 3:19PM 0.31 | 4:22AM 0.29 | 3:49PM 0.37 | 5:05AM 0.32 | 4:22PM 0.42 | 5:52AM 0.34 | 5:01PM 0.49 | 6:47AM 0.36 | 5:54PM 0.54 | 7:47AM 0.37 | 7:03PM 0.58 | 8:48AM 0.35 | 8:20PM 0.58 | 9:46AM 0.32 | 9:33PM 0.54 | 10:38AM 0.29 | 10:40PM 0.45 | 11:25AM 0.25 | 11:40PM 0.36 | 12:08PM 0.23 | 12:35AM 0.26 | 12:50PM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, near gales from the SW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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