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
24.2° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 - North Coast in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 16th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 19th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
9
2
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.3
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.4
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.1
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
612
445
400
327
339
287
370
708
675
715
810
805
878
1052
961
917
780
632
502
463
472
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
25
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
30
NNE
15
NNW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
ENE
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
5:17PM0.29m
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rain showers
rain showers
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thunderstorm
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
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5:08
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
1
4
1
3
3
2
8
2
2
7
4
3
8
6
28
4
Temp °C
22
21
22
21
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
20
23
23
19
18
20
16
18
18
18
20
20
20
20
21
21
19
20
20
20
22
20
22
21
14
14
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.1
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
Energy kJ
4
3
3
287
370
567
917
780
632
502
463
472
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)
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
9
2
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.3
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.4
E
9
1.7
NNE
7
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
612
445
400
327
339
708
675
715
810
805
878
1052
961
261
2
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
246
50
251
509
509
509
1205
50
1
50
50
51
50
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Queensland North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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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.

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