SS Maheno Wreck
Wreck·Queensland·Australia·
Field notes
Rusted hulk of the SS Maheno on the surf beach of Fraser Island (K'gari), grounded in a cyclone in 1935. Tailor, dart and bream work the gutters either side of the wreck on rising tides. Beach-driving permit required; check current K'gari park rules.
Current conditions
Wind
13.1 kt SE
Gusts 29.4 kt
Waves
2.8 m
Period 8.8 s
Swell
2.6 m
Period 8 s
Sea temp
19.8°C
Air 21.1°C
Next 12 hours
10:00
13.1 SE
2.8m
11:00
13.6 SE
2.8m
12:00
12.5 SE
2.8m
13:00
13.1 SE
2.7m
14:00
12.3 SE
2.7m
15:00
12 SE
2.7m
16:00
10.9 SE
2.6m
17:00
9.6 SE
2.6m
18:00
8.9 SE
2.5m
19:00
8.7 SE
2.5m
20:00
8.6 SE
2.4m
21:00
9.7 SE
2.4m
Tides
Nearest BOM tide station: Urangan ↗ (34.5 km · primary)
We don't predict tides on-site — BOM's published tables are authoritative.
BOM · Hervey BayIssued at 3:00 pm EST on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Situation. A weakening ridge of high pressure extends over the southern Queensland waters from a high [1031 hPa] centred over the Tasman Sea. A weak trough and westerly wind change may move east across far southern waters during Thursday. A firm ridge and southeasterly wind change will develop from Friday as a new high moves east across southern Australia.
Tuesday 21 July until midnight. Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Capricornia Coast Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Cape Capricorn in the late afternoon. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres. Swell: East to southeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy.
Wednesday 22 July. Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning. Swell: Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Thursday 23 July. Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Easterly below 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Mostly sunny.
Friday 24 July. Winds: Southerly 10 to 15 knots turning southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore south of Cape Capricorn during the afternoon. Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning. Weather: Mostly sunny. Hervey Bay
Source: Open-Meteo Marine + ECMWF (15-min cache) · BOM (1-hr cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:31↓ 17:17
Moon↑ 10:47↓ 00:06
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn06:06 – 07:31
- Dusk16:17 – 17:42
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:30↓ 17:18
Moon↑ 11:20↓ 01:02
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn06:06 – 07:30
- Dusk16:18 – 17:42
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.
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Access & logistics
Spot type
Wreck
Region
Queensland, Australia
Fishing style
offshore and bluewater fishing
Structure
Typically holds drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the Queensland fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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