The Bluff Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Queensland – North Coast, Australia)
Photo credit: Bill Bolland
Surf Break: The Bluff
| Name: | The Bluff |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: ENE | Offshore Wind: WSW |
The Bluff on the North Coast is an exposed point break that usually has waves The best wind direction is from the west southwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the east northeast. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Watch out for rips, rocks and jellyfish.
Overall The Bluff 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.
The rose diagram shows the range of swells directed at The Bluff over a normal year. It... (show all text)
This picture illustrates how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different di... (show all text)
Also see The Bluff surf quality by season and The Bluff 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 The Bluff
Visitor Reviews of The Bluff |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Bluff:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Alexandra Headland | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Maroochydore Beach | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Pin Cushion | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | 2 mi | |
| Fifth closest break | Point Cartwright/Secrets | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Bluff: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4432 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4478 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4572 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4626 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4963 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Bluff: |
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| Closest tide station | Mooloolaba, Australia | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Caloundra Head, Australia | 9 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Noosa Head, Australia | 20 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Bribie Island, Bongaree, Australia | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tangalooma Point, Australia | 39 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Bluff: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 695 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 727 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 731 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 736 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Falls Creek (Australia) | 784 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Bluff: |
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| Closest city location | Mooloolaba (Australia) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sunshine Coast (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Buderim (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Twin Waters (Australia) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Caloundra (Australia) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to The Bluff is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Australia, which is 8 km (5 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to The Bluff is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), also in Australia, 79 km (49 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport (OOL), also in Australia, 171 km (106 miles) away.
