North Stradbroke-Cylinders Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.41° S 153.53° E

Issued: 9 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke-Cylinders sea temperature is
22.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, ENE swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E 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 (Jun 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
1.8
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
350
366
188
149
146
100
100
72
69
45
28
27
41
23
14
12
12
11
231
230
188
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
30
N
25
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
20
SW
10
SE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
10
S
25
S
30
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:20AM1.08m
11:38PM1.76m
12:20PM1.09m
00:26AM1.60m
1:23PM1.13m
1:14AM1.44m
2:27PM1.18m
2:06AM1.29m
3:29PM1.25m
3:01AM1.16m
4:24PM1.34m
4:00AM1.06m
5:12PM1.42m
Low Tide
4:53PM0.22m
6:28AM0.16m
5:50PM0.35m
7:16AM0.19m
6:53PM0.48m
8:03AM0.22m
8:05PM0.57m
8:48AM0.25m
9:25PM0.61m
9:33AM0.27m
10:41PM0.59m
10:16AM0.29m
11:45PM0.53m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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mod rain
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6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
2
2
1
2
1
1
8
Temp °C
20
20
20
19
21
21
20
18
19
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
17
18
17
18
19
Feels °C
16
15
15
19
20
20
21
13
16
16
18
16
14
16
17
13
11
11
11
11
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
7
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
NE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
350
366
188
149
146
100
100
72
69
18
18
25
41
17
12
8
12
11
10
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.8
NNE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NNE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
16
6
5
32
28
18
8
11
16
45
28
27
23
23
12
12
7
2
12
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
E
5
0.1
S
9
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
E
17
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
2
3
1
2
7
2
2
1
1
5
2
2
14
14
3
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.2
S
4
0.7
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.8
SE
4
0.6
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
5
1.4
SE
6
1.8
SSE
7
1.8
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
20
31
1
1
27
22
23
17
106
133
297
231
230
188
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
16
96
59
16
88
16
0
74
68
43
43
43
0
2
36
76
84
80
80
80
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
3
1
4
3
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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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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