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

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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
26.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Dec 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 30th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 1st Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 28th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SE
2
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.1
E
0.3
NE
0.6
E
0.3
NE
2
SE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.3
N
0.5
SE
Period(s) (?)77771181169999991213131211410
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)46638320013120441931139633520818310991435494411228159548
Wind
(km/h)
45
SE
40
SSE
30
SE
35
SSE
45
SSE
45
SSE
35
S
45
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NE
15
N
10
SE
20
E
25
ESE
20
SSE
30
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:42PM
1.49
1:48AM
1.17
1:38PM
1.36
2:56AM
1.30
2:43PM
1.23
4:02AM
1.47
3:54PM
1.13
5:03AM
1.64
5:04PM
1.08
6:00AM
1.80
6:07PM
1.07
6:53AM
1.93
7:04PM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:32PM
0.23
7:29AM
0.50
8:21PM
0.21
8:58AM
0.52
9:14PM
0.19
10:27AM
0.47
10:09PM
0.15
11:44AM
0.37
11:05PM
0.10
12:47PM
0.26
11:59PM
0.04
1:42PM
0.16
12:51AM
-0.01
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sunrise4:50--4:50--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:54--
Sunset-6:42--6:42--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:44--6:44-
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2-------------3212-2-
Temp. °C232322222323232323222323242525252524242324
Feels °C (?)171817161414151517192023212627262521242022
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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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