
Surf Forecasts:
Double Island Point - East Side surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SE swell with 844 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Double Island Point - East Side this week:
The surf forecast for Double Island Point - East Side over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Double Island Point - East Side in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Double Island Point - East Side over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 32 | 46 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 45 | 44 | 50 | 51 | 29 | 48 | 70 | 244 | 136 | 216 | 514 | 191 | 206 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.54m | 6:35AM1.03m | 7:03PM1.63m | 7:14AM1.08m | 7:39PM1.70m | 7:50AM1.13m | 8:12PM1.75m | 8:25AM1.17m | 8:44PM1.77m | 9:00AM1.22m | 9:15PM1.76m | 9:36AM1.25m | 9:47PM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.37m | 12:18PM0.27m | 1:41AM0.30m | 12:58PM0.21m | 2:15AM0.23m | 1:35PM0.16m | 2:47AM0.19m | 2:10PM0.14m | 3:18AM0.15m | 2:46PM0.15m | 3:49AM0.13m | 3:23PM0.19m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 5 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 6 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | E 6 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 |
37 | 32 | 9 | 32 | 30 | 11 | 11 | 44 | 50 | 51 | 29 | 48 | 49 | 14 | 95 | 34 | 11 | 66 | 31 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | SSE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 32 | 30 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 35 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 19 | 33 | 44 | 32 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 16 | SSE 8 | ESE 14 | SSE 7 | NE 8 | SE 7 | E 6 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | — | SE 15 |
5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 27 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 1 | — | 12 | 17 | 16 | 33 | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | — | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 9 | — | WSW 2 | — | SW 2 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
57 | 27 | 46 | — | 4 | 5 | 45 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 13 | 70 | 244 | 136 | 216 | 514 | 191 | 206 | 209 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 50 | 124 | 124 | 50 | 50 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 250 | 1 |
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Information about the Double Island Point - East Side Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Double Island Point - East Side provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Double Island Point - East Side can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Double Island Point - East Side 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 (Double Island Point - East Side) 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 Double Island Point - East Side 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.
Double Island Point - East Side is 10 km (6 miles) from Rainbow Beach. If you plan a holiday in Queensland North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rainbow Beach. Rainbow Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










