North Stradbroke-Cylinders Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.41° S 153.53° E

North Stradbroke-Cylinders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke-Cylinders sea temperature is
22.0°C
0.4° 

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 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SE swell with 635 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 27th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 27th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 28th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Thu
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
E
9
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
2.2
SE
7
2.3
SE
8
2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
176
178
282
397
432
384
341
300
281
239
243
203
503
580
477
476
264
202
176
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
N
15
NW
25
NNE
10
SSE
25
SSE
55
S
45
SE
40
SE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:24PM1.66m
6:46AM1.31m
6:58PM1.67m
7:20AM1.44m
7:32PM1.64m
7:56AM1.55m
8:08PM1.57m
8:34AM1.64m
8:45PM1.46m
9:15AM1.68m
9:25PM1.32m
10:00AM1.68m
10:10PM1.17m
Low Tide
00:54AM0.14m
12:40PM0.15m
1:22AM0.08m
1:21PM0.10m
1:50AM0.05m
2:04PM0.09m
2:20AM0.03m
2:48PM0.11m
2:52AM0.05m
3:36PM0.17m
3:27AM0.09m
4:30PM0.26m
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5:33
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5:28
5:28
5:26
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5:42
5:42
5:43
5:43
5:44
5:44
5:45
 mm
2
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
20
20
19
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17
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19
19
18
18
Feels °C
15
15
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15
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18
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19
21
16
9
9
9
10
12
14
15
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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