Double Island Point - East Side surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia

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Double Island Point - East Side surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Double Island Point - East Side sea temperature is
24.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 19th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Double Island Point - East Side over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.1
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
527
612
463
439
362
388
280
329
561
585
710
747
810
993
1021
1041
786
938
758
544
492
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
35
NE
35
N
15
WNW
10
W
10
SW
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:11PM1.66m
6:13AM1.40m
6:56PM1.81m
7:03AM1.35m
7:41PM1.92m
7:54AM1.28m
8:29PM1.97m
8:46AM1.21m
9:20PM1.96m
9:41AM1.14m
10:13PM1.91m
10:41AM1.07m
11:09PM1.82m
11:47AM1.04m
Low Tide
00:29AM0.23m
12:24PM-0.02m
1:23AM0.15m
1:06PM-0.04m
2:16AM0.10m
1:49PM-0.03m
3:10AM0.08m
2:35PM0.01m
4:06AM0.11m
3:24PM0.08m
5:05AM0.14m
4:18PM0.18m
6:06AM0.18m
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6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
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5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
3
2
5
1
4
3
2
6
4
2
5
4
4
6
2
4
8
14
53
10
Temp °C
22
22
21
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
22
21
20
22
17
16
18
18
18
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
20
20
21
21
19
22
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
2.2
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.1
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
Energy kJ
11
4
3
3
280
329
561
786
938
758
544
492
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.9
ESE
9
2.1
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.5
E
9
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
N
7
0.4
W
3
0.4
SSW
4
Energy kJ
527
612
463
439
362
388
585
710
747
810
993
1021
1041
179
243
2
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
1
3
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
82
245
250
507
1055
507
507
507
507
77
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Queensland North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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.

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