Inskip Point
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Very laid back area.Long beach with several waves breaking on a south-east swell. Good to stay over night, surf at dawn.
Atmosphere:
Feel the freedom of a national park campsite, away from hotels and stress, but easy to reach.
Additional Info:
There are small parking spots along the road.
If You like to stay at a camp, get a ticket at Rainbow Beach QPWS (right hand side at town entrance coming from Gympie) or book in advance over EPA internet sites. Some camps have 2WD others 4WD access only. Bring moskito repellant.
Location
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From Rainbow Beach, drive to Fraser Island barque.
When about 8 km's out of town, go to the beach at any camp site. There are a couple of sandbars with surfable waves.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Double Island Point
4.40 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Teewah
9.58 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Rainbow Beach
9.78 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |