Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with ya – it's a tough run ahead for North Stradbroke's Point Lookout. The next week and a half is looking pretty average, but there's a glimmer of hope way out in the forecast.
The story starts with a weak east swell hanging around, but it's short-period stuff, only 7 to 8 seconds, so it's not packing much punch. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly under 100 to a couple hundred, so you're looking at small, weak waves. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
For the first week, from Thursday 20 August all the way through to Tuesday 1 September, it's a real grind. The surf is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is all over the place. There are a few mornings where it gets clean, like Sunday 23 August morning with a light SW wind creating cross-off conditions and 3ft waves, and Monday 24 August morning with a clean SSE cross-off and 2ft surf. Tuesday 25 August morning even goes glassy, but the swell is still a measly 3ft. These are barely surfable, and the scores reflect that – it's flat, weak, and not worth paddling out for.
Then around Wednesday 2 September, things start to change. The swell picks up a bit, with a 5ft easterly swell and a period stretching to 10 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 439, which is moderate and a sign of more power. The wind is a strong offshore SSE on Wednesday morning, so the waves will be clean, but a 35 km/h offshore will make it a battle to get out. Not ideal for the average punter.
The real standout isn't until Thursday 3 September morning. The forecast shows a 4ft swell from the east with a 10-second period, and combined energy of 358. The wind is a light ESE cross-off at 10 km/h, creating clean conditions. That's the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. Point Lookout is a point break, so it should handle that longer-period swell well, offering some nice lines. The swell direction from the east is right on the money for this spot. Just keep in mind, the 4ft is a bit small for a point break to really fire, but it's the best we've got by a long shot. Thursday afternoon and Friday 4 September look to get messy again with onshore winds.
So, if you're keen, pencil in Thursday 3 September morning. It's not epic, but it's the only window that looks genuinely fun. The rest of the time, you're better off doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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246 | 217 | 159 | 104 | 80 | 77 | 67 | 89 | 97 | 83 | 75 | 55 | 60 | 67 | 87 | 92 | 86 | 64 | 75 | 76 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 1:46PM1.27m | 1:31AM0.89m | 3:02PM1.28m | 3:08AM0.84m | 4:13PM1.34m | 4:31AM0.86m | 5:09PM1.44m | 5:26AM0.92m | 5:53PM1.54m | 6:07AM1.00m | 6:30PM1.64m | 6:43AM1.08m | 7:04PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM0.65m | 7:33AM0.46m | 10:11PM0.61m | 8:51AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.53m | 10:04AM0.44m | 00:04AM0.43m | 11:01AM0.36m | 00:39AM0.34m | 11:46AM0.27m | 1:10AM0.27m | 12:26PM0.18m | 1:39AM0.20m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
8 | 217 | 159 | 104 | 80 | 77 | 67 | 89 | 97 | 83 | 75 | 55 | 60 | 67 | 87 | 92 | 86 | 64 | 75 | 76 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 12 | S 16 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
13 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 44 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 16 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 8 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 |
— | — | — | 34 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NNE 2 | — |
246 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 82 | 57 | 57 | 124 | 14 | 14 | 61 | 14 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 57 | 0 | 589 | 80 | 14 | 38 | 92 |
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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.
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