Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.55° S 153.49° E

Issued: 3 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island sea temperature is
21.5° C

Normal for this time of year

Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island this week:

The surf forecast for Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
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
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
11
0.4
ESE
14
0.8
E
10
1.9
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
141
81
72
51
40
56
105
76
88
85
88
102
164
121
106
167
151
196
67
120
332
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
SW
10
NE
10
N
10
NW
20
NNE
25
N
15
NW
20
N
15
WNW
20
W
15
E
30
SE
30
SSE
30
SE
45
S
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:54PM1.67m
8:04AM1.00m
8:30PM1.70m
8:42AM1.01m
9:06PM1.72m
9:19AM1.02m
9:41PM1.72m
9:57AM1.03m
10:15PM1.70m
10:38AM1.04m
10:51PM1.65m
11:22AM1.06m
11:28PM1.58m
Low Tide
1:04PM0.22m
2:37AM0.27m
1:43PM0.19m
3:14AM0.24m
2:20PM0.18m
3:50AM0.23m
2:56PM0.19m
4:26AM0.22m
3:32PM0.22m
5:02AM0.22m
4:11PM0.27m
5:38AM0.22m
4:55PM0.33m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:02
 mm
4
1
5
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
19
20
19
19
18
20
20
19
20
21
19
21
20
21
20
19
18
18
17
Feels °C
15
17
16
17
17
18
18
19
20
19
19
20
17
19
18
21
18
18
12
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
5
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ESE
10
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
11
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
10
0.6
E
13
Energy kJ
25
81
72
51
23
17
105
76
88
32
29
102
164
121
106
167
151
196
66
120
117
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
NE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.1
NE
8
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
NE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.2
E
15
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
12
0.2
E
16
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
E
13
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
2
7
42
21
25
25
10
18
2
85
88
49
119
35
17
35
50
20
37
89
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
9
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
ESE
7
0.1
S
10
0.2
ESE
15
0.4
ESE
13
0.2
S
4
0.1
S
8
0.4
ESE
14
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
7
40
56
5
6
2
8
9
20
30
2
21
59
1
1
67
17
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
9
0.9
E
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.2
NNW
2
0.6
SW
3
0.4
SSE
4
1
SE
4
1.9
SE
7
Energy kJ
141
43
36
37
22
1
6
7
40
332
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
63
65
65
65
65
14
0
0
123
43
0
47
43
43
0
43
0
14
56
61
69
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
5
9
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
5
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Information about the Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island 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 (Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island) 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 Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island 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.

Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island is 39 km (24 miles) from Logan City. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Logan City. Logan City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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