Surf spot

The Springs (Fraser Island)

Forecast conditions and map view for The Springs (Fraser Island) in Australia, QLD, Central-Queensland. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Central-Queensland
Coordinates: -24.2328, 151.9362

Metric
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Wave direction	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	3.9	4.1	4.3	4.6	5.2	4.5	4.9	5	4.3	4.4	4.2	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.4	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.9	5	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.7	4.8	5.2	5.5	5.8	6.1	7	6.3	5.5	5.8	5.8	4.7	5.7	5.8	6	5.9	5.5	5.2	4.9	5	5.2	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	18	17	18	18	22	14	31	36	25	20	17	19	27	24	26	29	30	26	23	22	23	23	20	19	18	17	16	16	15	13	13	11	18	40	52	54	25	15	28	26	55	51	30	33	31	26	42	49	57	54	48	39	19	18	19	18
Wind speed (km/h)	20.3	21	21.5	26	27.6	25.7	27.1	26.3	21.2	18.7	20.2	22.9	25.4	24.2	26.3	24.9	17.9	13	16.7	16.6	15.5	16.2	14.7	4.5	6.5	6.2	10	3.1	23.6	22.8	36.8	40.8	42.4	38	38.9	38	34.8	41.6	42.8	43.5	35.1	24.2	24.2	30.7	33.2	31.2	29.9	22.8	15.3	14.4	14.1	12.8	13.6	16.9	15.3	9.9
Wind direction	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SEOffshore	ECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	NNWGlassy	WCross-on	WSWCross	SWCross-off	NEGlassy	NNECross-on	ECross-off	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	SEOffshore	ESEBlown out	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	SSEBlown out	SOffshore	SOffshore	SEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	ESECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	NECross-on	NCross-on

The Springs, Fraser Island (K’gari), Queensland, Australia is a remote, beachbreak surf spot on the eastern side of K’gari, the world’s largest sand island. It’s known for long, open stretches of sand, uncrowded waves, and a wild, natural setting.

Surf character

Wave type: Beach break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on size and conditions
Power/quality: Can produce fun, rippable waves when a clean swell lines up
Consistency: Moderate; highly dependent on swell direction, sand banks, tide, and wind
Crowds: Usually light due to the island’s remoteness

Conditions and environment

Best swell: Generally works best with solid swell and favorable sand formations
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal; strong wind can quickly make it messy
Tides: Tidal stage can strongly affect shape and surfability
Hazards: Remote location, changing banks, currents, shorebreak, and wildlife awareness needed

Access

Access is usually via 4WD and requires travel across K’gari’s sand tracks and beaches. Because it’s isolated, surfers should plan carefully for fuel, timing, tides, and recovery gear.

Vibe

Atmosphere: Raw, scenic, and adventurous
Setting: Ocean-facing sand dunes, clear water, and a sense of isolation
Experience: More of a surf expedition than a casual session

Notes

Conditions on Fraser Island/K’gari can change quickly, and surf quality is very dependent on recent weather and sand movement. It’s best approached with local knowledge and good preparation.