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North Stradbroke-Cylinders surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 18 Jan 2026 AEST
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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
26.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke-Cylinders in the next 12 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 22nd Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 22nd Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 21st Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke-Cylinders over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.1
SE
1.3
SE
1.9
SE
2.3
SE
2.1
SE
1.1
E
1.5
SE
2
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)8888877781111101010109910111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)518663147186335585472153553915318213208163148145188256222170
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
20
E
20
SE
35
SSE
40
SSE
45
SE
45
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
40
SSE
25
SSE
10
SSW
30
ESE
10
SE
30
SSE
20
E
15
ESE
10
SE
20
E
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:56PM
1.05
8:24AM
1.82
8:31PM
1.09
8:58AM
1.85
9:07PM
1.13
9:31AM
1.84
9:45PM
1.16
10:05AM
1.79
10:27PM
1.20
10:41AM
1.69
11:13PM
1.23
11:20AM
1.55
12:06AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:31PM
0.23
1:39AM
0.11
3:04PM
0.19
2:15AM
0.08
3:37PM
0.17
2:51AM
0.09
4:10PM
0.15
3:29AM
0.13
4:43PM
0.15
4:11AM
0.20
5:17PM
0.16
4:59AM
0.30
5:55PM
0.18
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise5:05--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--5:11--
Sunset-6:45--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:43-
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
438123---------------
Temp. °C272625252525242424232424232525242424242423
Feels °C (?)282626222120171719191920232124212223252323
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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 12 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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