Waddy Point (Fraser Island) Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26 °C / 79 °F once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27 °C / 81 °F) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Waddy Point (Fraser Island) won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Map of current Australia Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Australia Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Waddy Point (Fraser Island). This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Waddy Point (Fraser Island) water temperatures peak in the range 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) on around the 8th of February and are at their minimum on about the 4th of August, in the range 21 to 23°C (70 to 73°F). Year round warm water temperatures at Waddy Point (Fraser Island) climb to their maximum in early to mid February. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Waddy Point (Fraser Island) water temperatures are minimum in early August. Surfers should use a 2mm long sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm spring wetsuit if the wind is up.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Waddy Point (Fraser Island) can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Waddy Point (Fraser Island). Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

Latest surface water temperature for the entire globe. Click the image to view a larger version.