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Fraser Island - Indian Head surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 09 Jan 2026 AEST
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Fraser Island - Indian Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fraser Island - Indian Head sea temperature is
26.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fraser Island - Indian Head this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fraser Island - Indian Head in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 10th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fraser Island - Indian Head over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 111mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
E
2
E
2.1
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.8
ENE
1.4
E
1.1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)888889999988888887778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)410478531634637549380373389445424273165133161212277352315215160
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		onononcross-
on		oncross-
on		ononononononcross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:11AM
1.29
12:44PM
1.42
2:30AM
1.32
1:29PM
1.27
3:49AM
1.38
2:27PM
1.15
4:50AM
1.47
3:45PM
1.08
5:35AM
1.58
4:55PM
1.06
6:13AM
1.68
5:49PM
1.09
6:46AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:54PM
0.63
6:38AM
0.89
7:41PM
0.65
8:15AM
0.98
8:31PM
0.66
10:10AM
0.99
9:22PM
0.65
11:30AM
0.94
10:11PM
0.61
12:21PM
0.86
10:56PM
0.56
12:58PM
0.77
11:38PM
0.51
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09
Sunset6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--
cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1--61424622925382375----
Temp. °C262626262626242425242627262525252526262527
Feels °C (?)252525252627272224252729292726262525252527
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Queensland North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Fraser Island - Indian Head, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Queensland North Coast, consider staying in Urangan which is 57 km (35 miles) away. Other places in and around Queensland North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hervey Bay which is 58 km (36 miles) away, Torquay and Maryborough.

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