
Surf Forecasts:
Double Island Point - East Side surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Double Island Point - East Side over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 45 | 44 | 38 | 19 | 77 | 50 | 109 | 698 | 768 | 627 | 495 | 338 | 345 | 311 | 233 | 303 | 427 | 422 | 320 | 315 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:44PM1.32m | 9:12AM1.67m | 9:20PM1.20m | 9:49AM1.60m | 9:58PM1.09m | 10:29AM1.52m | 10:42PM0.98m | 11:16AM1.43m | 11:39PM0.90m | 12:15PM1.35m | 1:00AM0.85m | 1:26PM1.32m | 2:32AM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56PM0.20m | 2:40AM0.12m | 3:36PM0.26m | 3:11AM0.20m | 4:19PM0.33m | 3:43AM0.29m | 5:08PM0.41m | 4:21AM0.39m | 6:08PM0.48m | 5:07AM0.48m | 7:24PM0.51m | 6:12AM0.56m | 8:43PM0.49m | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | SE 15 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
29 | 21 | 44 | 38 | 19 | 77 | 50 | 41 | 16 | — | 9 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 33 | 56 | 50 | 78 | 199 | 234 | 200 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 13 | — | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | — | — | — |
22 | 5 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 31 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 17 | 26 | 50 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | S 7 | NE 11 | NE 9 | S 7 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — |
5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 |
— | 45 | 44 | — | 46 | 2 | 2 | 109 | 698 | 768 | 627 | 495 | 338 | 345 | 311 | 233 | 303 | 427 | 422 | 320 | 315 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 863 | 0 | 50 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 521 | 250 | 250 | 49 | 250 | 250 | 49 | 245 | 49 | 49 | 250 | 921 | 388 | 250 |
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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.










