North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.42° S 153.53° E

North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.6°C
0.4° 

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


North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 736 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout this week:

The surf forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 7th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 7th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about the next two weeks or so. The honest truth is, we’re looking at a pretty grim run here at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout. There’s a solid block of days with almost nothing worth paddling out for, so if you’re keen, you’ll need to be patient.

The first real chance of anything even approaching a wave comes on Wednesday the 9th in the morning. We’re talking about a small 3 ft SE swell, with a gentle offshore wind from the south. It’ll be clean, but the combined energy is weak at only 129, so it’s more of a longboard session than anything with punch. It’s not going to get the heart racing.

The situation then falls apart again. We get a massive spike in energy on Thursday the 10th afternoon, with a 8 ft SE swell – that’s a combined energy of 744 – but the wind is a screaming 31 mph from the SSE. That’s a washing machine, not a wave. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’s more of a survival mission than a fun surf. Friday the 11th is similar, with strong offshore winds making it nearly impossible to paddle into the 5 ft swell.

After that, it’s a total desert for days. The swell drops to almost nothing from the 12th through to the 16th, with tiny waves and onshore or cross-onshore winds. It’s flat, choppy, and miserable.

Now, if you’ve got the patience of a saint, there’s a glimmer at the very end. On Thursday the 17th of September, we get a late-season pulse. The morning shows a 6 ft SE swell with a moderate offshore wind, and the combined energy climbs to 263. The afternoon cleans up with a 5 ft SE swell and a gentler breeze. The waves are described as "surfable but very ordinary conditions," which in Rusty’s book means it’s the best of a bad bunch. It’s still not a standout, but it’s the only window where a surfer might actually get a few turns.

So, what’s the call? The Thursday morning, 17th of September is your best bet. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only time the ocean is offering something. Crowds are possible at Pt Lookout, so you might have some company. Don’t expect any magic.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
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Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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6
0.9
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1.2
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0.7
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0.4
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0.7
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
54
87
33
20
92
21
15
14
14
114
114
70
12
736
396
210
178
153
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
25
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30
N
40
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
30
SSE
40
SSE
35
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20
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30
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45
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High Tide
3:13AM0.89m
4:05PM1.60m
4:33AM0.96m
5:07PM1.71m
5:32AM1.08m
5:58PM1.80m
6:21AM1.21m
6:42PM1.84m
7:04AM1.33m
7:22PM1.83m
7:45AM1.43m
8:00PM1.76m
Low Tide
8:57AM0.34m
11:09PM0.34m
10:15AM0.26m
00:00AM0.22m
11:17AM0.17m
00:41AM0.13m
12:10PM0.09m
1:17AM0.06m
12:57PM0.05m
1:51AM0.02m
1:41PM0.05m
2:22AM0.01m
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Feels °C
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Information about the North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout 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 - Pt Lookout can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout 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 - Pt Lookout) 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 - Pt Lookout 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 - Pt Lookout 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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