Surf spot

Fraser Island

Forecast conditions and map view for Fraser Island in Australia, QLD, North West. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, North West
Coordinates: -24.9626, 153.3394

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Wave height (m)	2.1	2	2	1.8	1.2	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	1.4	1.4	1.7	1.4	1.3	1.4	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.9	1.5	1.8	1.6	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.7	2.1	2.1	2.1	2	1.9	1.5	1.4	1.3
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Wave period (s)	7.2	7.3	7.2	6.3	6.8	5.9	6	6	5.7	5.8	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.4	5.5	5.3	6.8	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.2	5	4.9	4.9	5	5	5	5.1	5.1	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.7	6	7.5	8.2	8.3	8.7	8.7	8.7	8.6	8.5	7.7	7.5	7.3	7	6.8	7.3	7.1	7.1
Wave energy (kJ)	440	429	406	263	127	211	208	192	162	168	86	84	64	69	120	115	261	110	103	106	83	113	106	92	74	67	66	65	64	61	56	55	51	50	50	48	44	27	32	25	82	291	456	407	474	427	398	398	497	490	446	390	343	237	198	170
Wind speed (km/h)	11.8	15.5	17.9	18.5	17.4	15.6	13.8	10.9	10.5	11.5	12.5	14.6	16.8	15.5	13.9	13	10.7	12.1	14.3	17.8	17.1	14.8	11.3	10.3	8.2	7.2	5.6	8.1	6.3	4.7	8.7	8.9	7.3	6.9	11.9	15.1	6.1	19.9	28.4	27.6	22.8	24	22.5	24.8	28.2	26.1	30.9	28.6	27.2	24	22.8	24.5	20.6	22.5	20.9	22
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Fraser Island’s North West side in Queensland is a remote, rugged surf zone with a wild, natural feel rather than a developed surf-town vibe.

Fraser Island (K’gari) – North West, QLD

Location: Off the coast of Queensland, accessible only by boat, barge, or long overland/beach travel in certain conditions.
Surf character: Exposed to the open ocean, so it can pick up swell well, but conditions are often shaped by wind, sandbanks, and tides.
Wave type: Mostly beachbreaks and shifting sandbank peaks rather than a single consistent point break.
Best conditions: Usually needs a solid swell and cleaner winds; offshore or light winds improve quality. Tides can make a big difference.
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when it lines up, but generally unreliable and location-dependent because of the island’s changing sand formations.
Crowds: Typically low compared with mainland spots, due to the remoteness and access difficulty.
Hazards: Strong rips, unstable sandbars, rocks/logs in some areas, and the usual island/ocean exposure. Check local conditions carefully.
Best for: Experienced surfers or adventurous travelers looking for an uncrowded, natural setting.

Atmosphere

Expect a pristine, isolated beach environment with dunes, forest, and long stretches of sand. It’s more about the adventure and scenery than guaranteed performance.