Surf Forecasts:
Fraser Island - Indian Head surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 875 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fraser Island - Indian Head this week:
The surf forecast for Fraser Island - Indian Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fraser Island - Indian Head in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fraser Island - Indian Head over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 5 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 41 | 27 | 42 | 627 | 405 | 342 | 293 | 383 | 425 | 503 | 655 | 875 | 699 | 624 | 505 | 691 | 524 | 351 | 360 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 11:33AM1.06m | 11:44PM1.74m | 12:36PM1.06m | 00:29AM1.65m | 1:42PM1.10m | 1:16AM1.56m | 2:44PM1.18m | 2:07AM1.48m | 3:38PM1.30m | 3:01AM1.41m | 4:26PM1.44m | 3:57AM1.36m | 5:13PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.67m | 7:02AM0.59m | 5:30PM0.74m | 7:49AM0.56m | 6:35PM0.80m | 8:31AM0.52m | 7:52PM0.81m | 9:10AM0.46m | 9:13PM0.78m | 9:49AM0.40m | 10:25PM0.72m | 10:28AM0.32m | 11:26PM0.63m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
41 | 41 | 27 | 27 | 41 | 25 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 95 | 44 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 493 | 691 | 524 | 351 | 360 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | S 6 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | S 20 | S 19 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 10 | — | N 15 |
5 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | 52 | 44 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | N 15 |
8 | 8 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — |
28 | 19 | 57 | 42 | 627 | 405 | 342 | 293 | 383 | 425 | 503 | 655 | 875 | 699 | 624 | 505 | 528 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 560 | 352 | 326 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 155 | 340 | 352 | 492 | 352 | 348 | 182 | 562 | 182 | 182 | 569 | 154 | 154 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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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