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Double Island Point - North Coast surfForecast / QLD – North Coast / Australia
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Double Island Point - North Coast surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Double Island Point - North Coast sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Double Island Point - North Coast this week:
The surf forecast for Double Island Point - North Coast over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Double Island Point - North Coast in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 4th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 4th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Double Island Point - North Coast over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | |
612 | 889 | 976 | 820 | 800 | 755 | 523 | 418 | 295 | 623 | 778 | 644 | 492 | 400 | 360 | 480 | 631 | 655 | 643 | 501 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:50PM1.57m | 6:47AM1.37m | 7:23PM1.64m | 7:24AM1.31m | 7:56PM1.68m | 8:00AM1.24m | 8:29PM1.68m | 8:37AM1.16m | 9:04PM1.66m | 9:14AM1.09m | 9:41PM1.61m | 9:54AM1.02m | 10:21PM1.55m | 10:39AM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:01AM0.29m | 12:56PM0.09m | 1:41AM0.26m | 1:24PM0.11m | 2:19AM0.25m | 1:54PM0.14m | 2:58AM0.26m | 2:25PM0.19m | 3:38AM0.29m | 2:58PM0.25m | 4:21AM0.33m | 3:33PM0.31m | 5:09AM0.38m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:14 | |
1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | NE 13 | — | — | ESE 10 | NE 8 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 40 | 16 | — | 644 | 492 | 400 | 360 | 480 | 631 | 655 | 643 | 501 | 418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 12 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 6 | ESE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 10 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | — | — | — | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 11 | — |
612 | 889 | 976 | 820 | 800 | 755 | 523 | 418 | 295 | 623 | 778 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 50 | 304 | 251 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 251 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 1 | 0 |
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Information about the Double Island Point - North Coast Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Double Island Point - North Coast 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 - North Coast can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Double Island Point - North Coast 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 - North Coast) 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 - North Coast 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 - North Coast is 9 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.












