Beach Weather in Redhead Beach, New South Wales, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Redhead Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 1.8mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 82%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 23kmh from the South-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Redhead Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:25 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 93% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Redhead Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.8mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.

REDHEAD BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 15° 14° 14°
81% 98% 97% 74% 74% 79% 93% 63%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.4mm 0.2mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 16° 16° 14° 14°
82% 67% 100% 100% 79% 80% 93% 84%
0.2mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 16° 17° 16° 14° 14°
71% 60% 76% 53% 77% 84% 84% 76%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 16° 17° 17° 14° 13°
31% 84% 19% 14% 15% 21% 19% 85%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 17° 17° 15° 13°
71% 80% 87% 80% 75% 78% 48% 64%
1.1mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 14° 17° 17° 16° 14°
39% 17% 24% 20% 62% 32% 7% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 21st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 15° 19° 19° 17° 15°
10% 9% 10% 19% 54% 55% 70% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
7.5s 7.4s 7.7s 8.4s 8.5s 8.3s 8.0s 7.7s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.9m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
1.1m
7.4s 7.2s 6.7s 15.5s 6.8s 6.9s 6.8s 7.0s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
6.9s 7.0s 7.4s 7.3s 7.3s 7.2s 7.2s 7.3s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
7.4s 7.8s 7.9s 8.3s 8.4s 8.3s 8.4s 8.4s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
0.6m
0.2m
0.8m
1.2m
0.6m
0.3m
8.9s 8.8s 8.4s 8.1s 9.5s 10.1s 9.8s 9.6s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
1.0m
0.5m
0.1m
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
1.2m
1.5m
9.3s 8.2s 8.5s 8.4s 7.7s 7.4s 7.3s 7.3s
Fri 21st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
7.3s 7.1s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s
Sat 15th August
3:49 AM 9:58 AM 3:35 PM 9:57 PM
0.37 1.33 0.56 1.52
Sun 16th August
4:25 AM 10:40 AM 4:24 PM 10:39 PM
0.44 1.33 0.62 1.41
Mon 17th August
5:06 AM 11:27 AM 5:20 PM 11:26 PM
0.50 1.32 0.67 1.31
Tue 18th August
5:51 AM 12:21 PM 6:28 PM
0.55 1.31 0.72
Wed 19th August
12:20 AM 6:42 AM 1:22 PM 7:44 PM
1.22 0.59 1.32 0.73
Thu 20th August
1:25 AM 7:37 AM 2:24 PM 8:58 PM
1.15 0.60 1.36 0.70
Fri 21st August
2:36 AM 8:31 AM 3:21 PM 10:02 PM
1.10 0.61 1.43 0.64
Sat 15th August
17°
1.8mm
8kmh SSE
82%
Sun 16th August
16°
1.8mm
15kmh ESE
85%
Mon 17th August
17°
0.4mm
16kmh ESE
72%
Tue 18th August
17°
0.6mm
13kmh ESE
36%
Wed 19th August
17°
2.5mm
7kmh SSE
72%
Thu 20th August
17°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
26%
Fri 21st August
20°
0.1mm
8kmh NNW
36%
Sat 22nd August
20°
0.0mm
13kmh W
45%
Sun 23rd August
19°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
4%
Mon 24th August
18°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
5%
Tue 25th August
21°
0.0mm
22kmh WNW
6%
Wed 26th August
23°
0.0mm
22kmh NW
1%
Thu 27th August
22°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
3%
Fri 28th August
17°
0.0mm
12kmh S
4%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 34%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Redhead Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Redhead Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Redhead Beach is a stunning coastal destination located in New South Wales, Australia. This picturesque beach is a popular spot for both locals and tourists looking to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the Australian coastline. With its pristine sand and clear waters, Redhead Beach offers a perfect holiday getaway for beach goers of all ages.

Beach Type

Redhead Beach features soft golden sand that stretches over 2 kilometers, providing plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the sun. The beach is backed by striking red cliffs, giving it a unique and dramatic appearance. While there are no rocky outcrops or reefs along the shoreline, you can still find some fascinating marine life in the surrounding waters.

Beach Activities

There are several activities that you can enjoy at Redhead Beach:

  • Swimming: The crystal-clear waters make swimming an enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages. However, it's important to swim between the flags due to strong currents that can occur in certain areas.
  • Surfing: Redhead Beach is known for its consistent surf breaks, making it a popular spot among surfers. There are breaks suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers.
  • Fishing: With its rich marine life, Redhead Beach is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts. You'll find bream, whiting, flathead, and even tailor swimming around in these waters.
  • Walking: Take a leisurely stroll along the soft sand or explore the beautiful Redhead Bluff Reserve with its walking tracks offering breathtaking views of the beach.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Redhead Beach, you'll find several accommodation options nearby:

  • Blue Pacific Swansea: A comfortable motel located just a short drive from Redhead Beach.
  • Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows: Offering stylish bungalows and villas within walking distance of nearby Caves Beach.
  • Lake Macquarie Holiday Parks: A selection of holiday parks offering cabins and camping facilities near the lake, just a short drive from Redhead Beach.

Areas to Stay In

There are several areas around Redhead Beach where you can find accommodation:

  • Redhead: Staying in the suburb of Redhead itself will give you easy access to the beach and local amenities. You'll find a range of holiday houses and apartments available for rent.
  • Swansea: Just north of Redhead, Swansea offers a selection of motels, hotels, and holiday rentals. It's also close to Lake Macquarie, providing additional recreational opportunities.
  • Caves Beach: To the south of Redhead, Caves Beach features some unique coastal accommodations options along with its own beautiful stretch of sand.

Beach Amenities

Redhead Beach offers a range of amenities for visitors:

  • Surf Life Saving Club with trained lifeguards during peak seasons
  • Public toilets and showers
  • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities
  • Children's playground
  • Free parking
  • Accessible beach access for those with mobility issues

Overall, a holiday at Redhead Beach in New South Wales is an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy the beauty of Australia's coastline. With its golden sand, clear waters, and range of activities on offer, it's no wonder this stunning beach is a favorite among both locals and tourists alike.

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