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Redhead Beach long view to NE_7762

Redhead

Redhead is the northern Nine Mile Beach reef break in Lake Macquarie, a powerful left-leaning surf beach with cliffs, the shark tower, and a reef-and-sand setup that can run for a meaningful 100 m section when it turns on. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Redhead in New South Wales.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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North-northwest offshore is the clean wind lane, northeast swell is the main trigger, and all tides are workable, but the north-end reef and sand setup can feel more powerful than a standard beachbreak.

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North-northwest offshore is the clean wind lane, northeast swell is the main trigger, and all tides are workable, but the north-end reef and sand setup can feel more powerful than a standard beachbreak.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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