
Surf Forecasts:
Double Island Point - East Side surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 4,805 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Double Island Point - East Side over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, moderate winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1720 | 656 | 393 | 342 | 637 | 876 | 1219 | 3862 | 3342 | 2223 | 1182 | 2224 | 2804 | 2525 | 1670 | 1256 | 958 | 747 | 580 | 482 | 373 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:41PM1.96m | 10:08AM1.29m | 10:23PM1.84m | 10:58AM1.30m | 11:05PM1.69m | 11:49AM1.30m | 11:47PM1.51m | 12:43PM1.29m | 00:31AM1.32m | 1:42PM1.29m | 1:21AM1.16m | 2:45PM1.30m | 2:24AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:20AM0.02m | 3:52PM0.11m | 5:01AM0.05m | 4:41PM0.23m | 5:40AM0.11m | 5:32PM0.37m | 6:20AM0.18m | 6:29PM0.50m | 7:02AM0.25m | 7:38PM0.60m | 7:48AM0.32m | 9:03PM0.64m | 8:42AM0.37m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | |
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 | |
mm | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | E 21 | E 20 | — | E 18 | E 17 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
17 | 30 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 8 | — | 25 | 22 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 580 | 482 | 373 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | NE 9 | E 13 | — | E 21 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 12 |
1 | — | 13 | 3 | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — |
1720 | 656 | 393 | 342 | 637 | 876 | 1219 | 3862 | 3342 | 2223 | 1182 | 2224 | 2804 | 2525 | 1670 | 1256 | 958 | 747 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 786 | 677 | 49 | 788 | 245 | 245 | 568 | 677 | 881 | 677 | 521 | 388 | 303 | 250 | 250 | 49 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 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.











