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Fraser Island - Indian Head Surf Forecast
/ QLD – North Coast (14 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
Fraser Island - Indian Head surf Forecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fraser Island - Indian Head this week:
The surf forecast for Fraser Island - Indian Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fraser Island - Indian Head in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fraser Island - Indian Head over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 225 | 196 | 410 | 515 | 373 | 295 | 262 | 286 | 303 | 367 | 278 | 247 | 273 | 265 | 204 | 177 | 161 | 127 | 149 | 132 | 125 | 144 | 238 | 291 | 286 | 242 | 242 | 191 | 141 | 100 | 95 | 784 | 516 | 476 | 746 | 567 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:03AM 1.36 | 9:49PM 1.85 | 9:44AM 1.27 | 10:34PM 1.84 | 10:33AM 1.17 | 11:25PM 1.81 | 11:35AM 1.09 | 12:24AM 1.78 | 12:57PM 1.06 | 1:31AM 1.75 | 2:30PM 1.10 | 2:39AM 1.73 | 3:43PM 1.20 | 3:41AM 1.73 | 4:37PM 1.35 | 4:35AM 1.72 | 5:23PM 1.51 | 5:24AM 1.70 | 6:06PM 1.67 | 6:11AM 1.66 | 6:50PM 1.81 | 6:55AM 1.60 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:30AM 0.61 | 2:58PM 0.42 | 4:20AM 0.67 | 3:33PM 0.49 | 5:19AM 0.72 | 4:12PM 0.58 | 6:31AM 0.75 | 5:01PM 0.66 | 7:54AM 0.73 | 6:07PM 0.73 | 9:03AM 0.66 | 7:34PM 0.75 | 9:54AM 0.57 | 9:04PM 0.71 | 10:36AM 0.47 | 10:16PM 0.62 | 11:13AM 0.38 | 11:16PM 0.52 | 11:50AM 0.30 | 12:10AM 0.45 | 12:25PM 0.25 | 1:01AM 0.41 | 1:02PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Fraser Island - Indian Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fraser Island - Indian Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fraser Island - Indian Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fraser Island - Indian Head 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 (Fraser Island - Indian Head) 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 Fraser Island - Indian Head 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 Queensland North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Fraser Island - Indian Head, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Queensland North Coast, consider staying in Urangan which is 57 km (35 miles) away. Other places in and around Queensland North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hervey Bay which is 58 km (36 miles) away, Torquay and Maryborough.
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