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
25.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Stradbroke-Cylinders this week:

The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke-Cylinders in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 23rd Apr)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
2.1
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.9
SE
7
2.3
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
347
1180
1045
792
703
322
622
808
606
499
474
494
450
449
526
341
332
283
357
391
546
Wind (km/h)
40
SSE
45
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
40
ESE
45
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:00PM0.89m
1:33AM1.59m
2:27PM0.92m
2:44AM1.55m
3:43PM1.02m
3:46AM1.52m
4:42PM1.14m
4:38AM1.50m
5:29PM1.27m
5:24AM1.46m
6:09PM1.40m
6:05AM1.41m
6:45PM1.50m
Low Tide
6:25PM0.37m
8:48AM0.32m
7:49PM0.44m
9:51AM0.27m
9:12PM0.45m
10:40AM0.22m
10:22PM0.42m
11:20AM0.17m
11:20PM0.38m
11:54AM0.13m
00:09AM0.34m
12:23PM0.12m
00:53AM0.30m
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6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
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5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
1
5
4
2
6
1
5
1
4
1
2
Temp °C
21
22
21
22
23
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
23
22
22
22
23
23
23
14
15
13
15
17
15
14
15
15
16
18
18
15
16
17
17
16
17
18
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
18
0.1
E
16
1.6
E
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
347
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
6
5
283
5
5
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
16
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
10
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
2
4
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
8
2.1
SE
12
2.1
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.9
SE
7
2.3
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
Energy kJ
247
1180
1045
792
703
322
622
808
606
499
474
494
450
449
526
341
332
357
391
546
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
Distance (km)
84
84
80
84
84
84
84
84
84
79
84
74
80
84
80
80
84
76
84
80
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
7
9
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
5
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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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