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North Stradbroke-Cylinders Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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North Stradbroke-Cylinders surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 17 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
North Stradbroke-Cylinders surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Stradbroke-Cylinders sea temperature is
24.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Stradbroke-Cylinders this week:
The surf forecast for North Stradbroke-Cylinders over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke-Cylinders in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 2.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke-Cylinders over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | |
528 | 565 | 627 | 958 | 943 | 1022 | 1034 | 947 | 776 | 484 | 482 | 347 | 299 | 307 | 211 | 173 | 183 | 116 | 83 | 216 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:27PM1.97m | 8:41AM1.14m | 9:18PM1.97m | 9:35AM1.07m | 10:12PM1.93m | 10:33AM1.01m | 11:07PM1.84m | 11:38AM0.97m | 00:05AM1.74m | 12:49PM0.97m | 1:04AM1.63m | 2:02PM1.02m | 2:03AM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:42PM-0.03m | 3:10AM0.11m | 2:28PM-0.00m | 4:07AM0.13m | 3:17PM0.06m | 5:06AM0.17m | 4:09PM0.14m | 6:07AM0.21m | 5:07PM0.25m | 7:08AM0.23m | 6:13PM0.36m | 8:08AM0.24m | 7:25PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — |
2 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 528 | 565 | 627 | — | — | 1022 | 1034 | 947 | 776 | 484 | 482 | 347 | 299 | 307 | 211 | 173 | 183 | 284 | 363 | 216 | 120 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 227 | — | — | — | 2 | 66 | 46 | 15 | 38 | 49 | 38 | 116 | 83 | 58 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 54 | 33 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 958 | 943 | — | — | — | 12 | 28 | 10 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 3 | 47 | 960 | 1269 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 78 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 79 | 77 | 80 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the North Stradbroke-Cylinders Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Stradbroke-Cylinders provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Stradbroke-Cylinders can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Stradbroke-Cylinders 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 (North Stradbroke-Cylinders) 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 North Stradbroke-Cylinders 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.
North Stradbroke-Cylinders is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Carindale. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carindale. Carindale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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