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Fraser Island - Waddy Point surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 AEST
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Fraser Island - Waddy Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fraser Island - Waddy Point sea temperature is
22.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fraser Island - Waddy Point this week:

The surf forecast for Fraser Island - Waddy Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fraser Island - Waddy Point in the next 12 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 16th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fraser Island - Waddy Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.6
NE
0.9
ENE
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)667788888888887787788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)831302151932142041701831421251261039812589718079429245
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
N
5
N
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
W
15
NE
5
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscrosscrosscross-
off		oncrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:16AM
0.97
4:11PM
1.66
4:39AM
1.01
5:09PM
1.72
5:33AM
1.10
5:54PM
1.75
6:14AM
1.19
6:32PM
1.76
6:50AM
1.29
7:07PM
1.73
7:24AM
1.38
7:38PM
1.68
7:59AM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:15PM
0.65
8:52AM
0.55
11:18PM
0.56
10:09AM
0.50
12:01AM
0.47
11:08AM
0.43
12:35AM
0.41
11:55AM
0.36
1:04AM
0.35
12:38PM
0.31
1:31AM
0.31
1:17PM
0.29
1:57AM
0.28
Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37
Sunset5:38--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:40--5:40--5:40--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202021212122222123222122222122212023232122
Feels °C (?)171819192222222224212222222022212023222321
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for QLD - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Fraser Island - Waddy Point (light winds from the E at Hervey Bay Airport 61 km from Fraser Island - Waddy Point). 1.2m 6s windswell from the E with a 0.3m 10s swell from the ESE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Fraser Island - Waddy Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fraser Island - Waddy Point 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 - Waddy Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fraser Island - Waddy Point 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 - Waddy Point) 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 - Waddy Point 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 - Waddy Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Queensland North Coast, consider staying in Urangan which is 59 km (37 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 60 km (37 miles) away, Torquay and Maryborough.

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