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Fraser Island - Indian Head Surf Forecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

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 Wednesday (Oct 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 4th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 5th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 5th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fraser Island - Indian Head over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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Energy (?) | 108 | 76 | 72 | 77 | 90 | 148 | 169 | 165 | 217 | 249 | 303 | 331 | 378 | 408 | 465 | 512 | 512 | 397 | 406 | 372 | 340 | 262 | 412 | 545 | 610 | 684 | 620 | 585 | 584 | 494 | 438 | 291 | 297 | 277 | 246 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | off | 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 | on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:29PM 1.72 | 8:55AM 1.68 | 9:09PM 1.58 | 9:40AM 1.68 | 9:48PM 1.42 | 10:29AM 1.65 | 10:28PM 1.25 | 11:23AM 1.59 | 11:12PM 1.08 | 12:30PM 1.52 | 12:13AM 0.95 | 1:55PM 1.49 | 2:28AM 0.88 | 3:19PM 1.49 | 4:17AM 0.92 | 4:19PM 1.52 | 5:07AM 1.00 | 5:01PM 1.54 | 5:39AM 1.09 | 5:35PM 1.56 | 6:07AM 1.19 | 6:05PM 1.57 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:16PM 0.18 | 2:41AM 0.17 | 3:03PM 0.27 | 3:16AM 0.24 | 3:53PM 0.41 | 3:51AM 0.33 | 4:49PM 0.57 | 4:27AM 0.44 | 6:00PM 0.72 | 5:06AM 0.55 | 8:00PM 0.79 | 5:54AM 0.66 | 9:57PM 0.75 | 7:15AM 0.73 | 10:57PM 0.67 | 9:06AM 0.73 | 11:31PM 0.60 | 10:16AM 0.68 | 11:54PM 0.52 | 11:04AM 0.60 | 12:14AM 0.44 | 11:43AM 0.51 | 12:35AM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). 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.
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