North Stradbroke-Cylinders Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.41° S 153.53° E

North Stradbroke-Cylinders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke-Cylinders sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.3° 

North Stradbroke-Cylinders surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Stradbroke-Cylinders surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with 274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SE swell.

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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke-Cylinders in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke-Cylinders over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.7
ESE
11
1
E
10
1
E
9
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.8
ENE
8
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
79
32
103
198
157
68
41
40
47
52
67
71
54
87
215
274
244
164
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
W
15
NE
15
NW
15
W
20
NE
15
NW
15
SW
15
ESE
5
S
15
S
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
15
ESE
0
NW
20
NNE
25
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:54PM1.51m
11:36AM1.30m
11:36PM1.36m
12:33PM1.34m
00:27AM1.19m
1:42PM1.38m
1:36AM1.05m
2:59PM1.47m
3:02AM0.96m
4:15PM1.59m
4:26AM0.95m
5:20PM1.73m
Low Tide
5:24AM0.19m
5:31PM0.39m
6:03AM0.22m
6:39PM0.49m
6:50AM0.26m
8:09PM0.54m
7:51AM0.28m
9:51PM0.51m
9:04AM0.27m
11:15PM0.40m
10:18AM0.21m
00:16AM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:17
5:19
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
 mm
Temp °C
18
17
19
19
19
19
19
17
18
19
17
18
18
17
18
18
18
19
19
Feels °C
16
16
15
16
17
15
16
16
16
17
15
15
15
13
14
16
19
16
15
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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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