Elliott Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Queensland North Coast, Australia)
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Elliott Heads Surf Guide
Elliott Heads in Queensland North Coast is a fairly exposed reef break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the west and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the east northeast. There is no reef break. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take care of - Rocks - Man-made danger (buoys etc.).
Elliott Heads Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Reef |  2 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| inconsistent | 73°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Elliott Heads:
The best conditions reported for surf at Elliott Heads occur when a East-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.
What's the best time of year to surf Elliott Heads (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Elliott Heads Location Map
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Live Wave Height (ft)
Live Wind Speed (mph)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (ft)- Wind Speed (mph)
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 04:37 Local Time
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| 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | |
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| Period (s) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Wind (mph) | ||||
| Wind State | cross- off |
cross- off |
glass | cross |
Tides at Elliott Heads
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Swell History at Elliott Heads
Surf stats for Elliott Heads, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Elliott Heads
Wind stats for Elliott Heads, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
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PointWave Buoys Nearest To Elliott Heads:
- Closest Wave BuoyBundaberg Buoy17 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyGladstone Buoy94 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyMooloolaba Buoy122 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyCaloundra Buoy139 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyEmu Park Buoy143 mi
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