Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, N swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NNE 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 (Sep 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'm gonna level with ya – the next two weeks at Point Lookout are a bit of a struggle. We've got a long dry spell before anything even starts to look like a proper surf, so don't be in a rush to grab your board. There's a good 9 days of tiny, messy dribble to get through before we see any real energy.
Starting off, Wednesday the 2nd sees weak 2ft easterly swell straight into a strong 19 mph onshore northeaster. It's a write-off. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th aren't any better, with the odd clean-ish window but swell that's barely a ripple – we're talking 1ft to 3ft with periods all over the shop. There's a moment early Friday morning the 4th where a southerly offshore gives us some clean lines, but the swell's so small (1ft) you'd be fighting for a ride. The whole first week is a bust, with combined swell energy stuck in the weak 40 to 80 range – just no push behind it.
We finally see a pulse of energy arrive on the 11th. Friday the 11th kicks off with a 6ft southeast swell (280 – moderate wave energy). That's the standout of the whole forecast. The wind is a strong 25 mph southeasterly, but it's cross-offshore, so Point Lookout should have some clean, lined-up waves. This is the day for intermediate and above – that size is pushing it for beginners. The swell period is short at 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly, but the direction (SE) is damn near perfect for the point, matching the optimum easterly direction closely. Saturday the 12th keeps it going with a 4ft to 3ft easterly swell, moderate energy (142-179), and clean cross-off winds. It's still good, but the Friday is the pick.
After that, it slowly fades. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th have knee-high 3ft swell, and by Tuesday the 15th, we're back to glassy 2ft dribble with zero wind. For the second week, it's all pretty small and ordinary again.
So, to be straight with you: Friday the 11th is your one true standout. Hit North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout early for the clean cross-off breeze and that 6ft push. After that, it's a waiting game. The water temp is sitting at 70°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so the water feels normal enough once you're in it. For the rest of the period, there's just not enough swell to get excited about. The setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle most days, sadly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | N 5 | N 5 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 |
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68 | 44 | 39 | 27 | 77 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 23 | 51 | 80 | 40 | 53 | 24 | 15 | 34 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:11PM1.19m | 12:09PM1.47m | 00:11AM1.03m | 1:24PM1.46m | 1:34AM0.91m | 2:48PM1.51m | 3:13AM0.89m | 4:05PM1.60m | 4:33AM0.96m | 5:07PM1.71m | 5:32AM1.08m | 5:58PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM0.38m | 5:21AM0.23m | 6:42PM0.48m | 6:14AM0.30m | 8:22PM0.51m | 7:28AM0.35m | 10:00PM0.45m | 8:57AM0.34m | 11:09PM0.34m | 10:15AM0.26m | 00:00AM0.22m | 11:17AM0.17m | 00:41AM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 |
68 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 13 | 34 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | NE 7 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
4 | 4 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | — | S 10 | N 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | — | — | NE 6 |
2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 3 | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | — | ESE 3 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
5 | 44 | 39 | 21 | 77 | — | 5 | — | 23 | 51 | 80 | 40 | 53 | 14 | 25 | — | — | 52 | 87 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 346 | 96 | 81 | 221 | 57 | 0 | 82 | 74 | 58 | 244 | 122 | 57 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 124 | 2 | 82 | 82 | 72 |
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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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