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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 08 Feb 2026 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
26.9° 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 Monday (Feb 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 9th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 9th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 14th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
0.8
ENE
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.6
E
1.2
SE
1.3
SE
Period(s) (?)777888888888888777788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15817816892165203135998786908460554139251533182210
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
E
10
NE
5
SSW
10
E
5
NE
5
SSE
15
E
10
NE
5
NW
20
NNE
15
N
10
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
off
crossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:46AM
1.34
1:27AM
1.40
12:19PM
1.20
3:01AM
1.43
1:11PM
1.07
4:19AM
1.50
3:28PM
1.01
5:11AM
1.59
4:59PM
1.03
5:49AM
1.69
5:49PM
1.10
6:22AM
1.78
6:27PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:19PM
0.68
7:40AM
1.03
7:05PM
0.73
10:19AM
1.03
8:10PM
0.75
11:42AM
0.94
9:31PM
0.74
12:19PM
0.85
10:33PM
0.68
12:44PM
0.75
11:21PM
0.61
1:07PM
0.64
12:03AM
0.52
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise5:26--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--
Sunset-6:32--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:29-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262625272825282826282826282726282726262626
Feels °C (?)252625292927323129302928302728302726262726
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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.

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