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
25.9° C
(Which is 1.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke-Cylinders in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1AM. 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 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 20th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat morning, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
1.2
NNW
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.3
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)1111151414131312512121114510161615131112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)93897510413687855278272712331980408547226521753
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
25
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
25
NNE
30
NNW
20
NW
35
N
20
W
35
SSE
35
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
E
15
SE
5
SSE
20
E
15
SE
35
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------------2--1
Temp. °C222323222323232424232222212121212121202121
Feels °C (?)222020212119212020181617191919211919131515
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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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