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Fraser Island - Waddy Point Surf Forecast
/ QLD – North Coast (14 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Fraser Island - Waddy Point surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fraser Island - Waddy Point this week:
The surf forecast for Fraser Island - Waddy Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fraser Island - Waddy Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fraser Island - Waddy Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1145 | 1018 | 700 | 1134 | 299 | 186 | 130 | 121 | 85 | 106 | 103 | 173 | 123 | 121 | 72 | 46 | 27 | 335 | 258 | 173 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:38PM 1.34 | 5:32AM 1.68 | 6:09PM 1.49 | 6:09AM 1.70 | 6:43PM 1.64 | 6:47AM 1.71 | 7:20PM 1.79 | 7:26AM 1.69 | 8:01PM 1.91 | 8:08AM 1.63 | 8:44PM 1.99 | 8:51AM 1.55 | 9:30PM 2.03 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 0.51 | 11:17PM 0.63 | 12:03PM 0.41 | 12:00AM 0.52 | 12:31PM 0.33 | 12:43AM 0.44 | 1:02PM 0.26 | 1:28AM 0.38 | 1:35PM 0.23 | 2:14AM 0.38 | 2:11PM 0.23 | 3:04AM 0.42 | 2:49PM 0.28 | 3:57AM 0.49 | |||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
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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 16 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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