Indian Head Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Queensland – North Coast, Australia)
| Name: | Indian Head |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: ESE | Offshore Wind: W |
Indian Head on the North Coast is an exposed point break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the west. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the east southeast. Rarely crowded here. Sharks may be a hazard at this break.
Overall Indian Head Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Indian Head surf quality by season and Indian Head surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Queensland - North Coast surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Indian Head
Visitor Reviews of Indian Head |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Indian Head:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Waddy Point (Fraser Island) | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Maheno Wreck (Fraser Island) | 16 mi |
| Third closest break | Archies | 56 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Double Island Point | 62 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Double Island Point (East-Side) | 63 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Indian Head: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4347 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4398 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4482 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4535 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4879 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Indian Head: |
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| Closest tide station | Waddy Point, Australia | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Urangan, Australia | 31 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ungowa, Australia | 39 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Boonlye Point, Australia | 44 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Elbow Point, Australia | 55 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Indian Head: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 805 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 838 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 842 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 846 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Falls Creek (Australia) | 892 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Indian Head: |
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| Closest city location | Urangan (Australia) | 33 mi |
| Second closest city location | Urangan (Australia) | 33 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hervey Bay (Australia) | 34 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Torquay (Australia) | 34 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Scarness (Australia) | 35 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Indian Head is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Australia, which is 175 km (109 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Indian Head is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), also in Australia, 261 km (162 miles) away.
