Surf Forecasts:
Fraser Island - Maheno Wreck surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fraser Island - Maheno Wreck this week:
The surf forecast for Fraser Island - Maheno Wreck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fraser Island - Maheno Wreck in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fraser Island - Maheno Wreck over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | NE 7 | SE 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
515 | 127 | 172 | 217 | 384 | 344 | 306 | 158 | 92 | 69 | 57 | 56 | 46 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 54 | 27 | 46 | 27 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:06PM2.90m | 9:28AM2.57m | 9:38PM2.81m | 10:07AM2.59m | 10:13PM2.65m | 10:50AM2.57m | 10:53PM2.45m | 11:40AM2.50m | 11:40PM2.22m | 12:42PM2.42m | 00:43AM1.99m | 2:00PM2.38m | 2:09AM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:48PM0.25m | 3:22AM0.18m | 3:25PM0.31m | 3:53AM0.17m | 4:04PM0.42m | 4:28AM0.21m | 4:48PM0.57m | 5:06AM0.31m | 5:41PM0.75m | 5:53AM0.43m | 6:49PM0.93m | 6:54AM0.57m | 8:25PM1.01m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 |
2 | 47 | 32 | 5 | 35 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 79 | 60 | 43 | 43 | 35 | 35 | 47 | 46 | 54 | 25 | 46 | 16 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | NE 10 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
5 | 76 | 49 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 47 | 46 | 20 | 46 | 43 | 41 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | S 8 | NE 12 | — | NE 14 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 11 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 8 |
18 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 |
515 | 127 | 172 | 217 | 384 | 344 | 306 | 158 | 92 | 69 | 57 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 6 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 126 | 127 | 326 | 126 | 76 | 126 | 76 | 126 | 76 | 76 | 126 | 77 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
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Information about the Fraser Island - Maheno Wreck Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fraser Island - Maheno Wreck 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 - Maheno Wreck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fraser Island - Maheno Wreck 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 - Maheno Wreck) 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 - Maheno Wreck 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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