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Lennox Head

9:16 am 10 Sep 2007

Indian Head ratings
Quality on a good day: 3.0
Consistency of surf: 3.0
Difficulty level: 1.0
Crowds: 4.0

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  1. Coolum-accommodation-and-official-site-sunshine-coast-queensland-australia Coolum: ‘Coolum surf: 1.2 metres(4') 20-25 knots SSE. 2ft swell on the open beaches, light SSW winds early but set to increase throughout the morning to 20-25kts SSE. Low tide at 830am. Abay would be the pick today. Protected beaches for swimming are Noosa and Moffats.’
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Indian Head Surf Forecast / Queensland – North Coast / Australia

6 Day Weather and Surf Issued (local time): 03 am Thursday 16 Feb 2012

Indian Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Wave Energy Map See all maps
Largest waves (m) & direction (?) 2.1
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Period (s) (?) 7 7 7 7 7 8 10 7 10 8 8 9 9 9 9 8 8 7
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Max-energy 428 392 254 327 293 266 313 204 354 287 273 356 258 225 184 140 136 80
Wind
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SE 25
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NNE 25
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Wind State (?) cross-
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Key to wind character - offshore winds at Indian Head blow from the W
onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy
High Tide
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3:24PM
1.22

4:31AM
1.77
4:43PM
1.23

5:28AM
1.85
5:41PM
1.29

6:15AM
1.91
6:29PM
1.36

6:57AM
1.94

7:10PM
1.44
7:34AM
1.94

7:49PM
1.51
Low Tide
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10:10AM
0.79

9:26PM
0.60
11:19AM
0.71

10:33PM
0.55
12:10PM
0.62

11:29PM
0.49
12:51PM
0.55

12:16AM
0.43

1:26PM
0.49
1:00AM
0.39

1:59PM
0.45
1:41AM
0.39
 

Note: the tide data above is for Waddy Point, Australia which is 9 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Indian Head. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph.

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Today's Indian Head sea temperature is 27.6 °C (Statistics for 16 Feb 1981-2005 - mean: 27.0 max: 28.5 min: 25.9 °C)

Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night Warm air temperatures (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning) Mainly strong winds Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning Warm air temperatures (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning) Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night)
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High °C 26 26 25 26 26 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 27
Low °C 25 25 25 25 26 25 25 26 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 27
Chill °C (?) 26 26 25 26 26 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 27
Sunrise 5:31 - - 5:33 - - 5:33 - - 5:33 - - 5:35 - - 5:35 - -
Sunset - 18:28 - - 18:27 - - 18:25 - - 18:24 - - 18:24 - - 18:23 -
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Information about the Indian Head Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Indian Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Indian Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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 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 North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Indian Head, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast, consider staying in Urangan which is 53 km (33 miles) away. Other places in and around North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hervey Bay which is 55 km (34 miles) away, Torquay, Maryborough and Rainbow Beach.