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 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.3° C
0.3° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s 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 (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 27th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 27th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, lookin’ at the forecast for Point Lookout on North Stradbroke. This one’s a bit of a slow burn, so strap in.

First thing, the water temp is sittin’ at 70°F – that’s pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The long-range outlook is a mixed bag, but there’s a glimmer of hope towards the end of the second week if you’re patient.

The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 27th through to the end of July are all marked by poor surf conditions. We’re talkin’ tiny waves, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, with a short, weak period of 6 to 10 seconds. The combined energy of all swells is low, stuck in the 30s and 40s (weak energy). The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, keepin’ it clean, but there’s just no power behind it. Thursday the 31st morning has a fresh offshore breeze at 22 mph, but with only 3ft on offer, you’re just gettin’ spray in your face for nothin’.

Now, we hit August. Saturday the 1st sees a slight bump, with the afternoon pushin’ up to 4ft from the ESE, but the period is still a shockin’ 6 seconds. The energy climbs to 137 (moderate energy), but the conditions are still ‘poor’. Sunday the 2nd is the first real tease – the morning swell hits 5ft from the ESE, period 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to 208 (moderate energy). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SE at 12 mph. That’s a surfable wave, but it’s nothin’ to write home about, and it’s still gettin’ a ‘poor’ call.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are ‘surfable but very ordinary’. Monday has 4ft from the east with a 7-second period, and the energy is still decent at 184 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off. It’s doable, but you’ll be workin’ for it.

The real standout, the one you’re waitin’ for, is Sunday the 9th of August. Mark it in the calendar. The morning session is the only time in the whole 16 days that gets a ‘good surf conditions’ rating. The swell is 4ft from the SE, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 283 (moderate-to-strong energy). What seals the deal is the wind: a light breeze from the SSW, makin’ it a clean, cross-off flow. At Point Lookout, with that SE direction bein’ the optimum, this is the day. It’s a consistent point break, intermediate friendly, but the crowds are *sometimes* there, so get in early. The long period (11s) will give it nice shape and some gap between sets, makin’ the paddle out easier.

The rest of that second week falls away again. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are back to choppy, onshore slop or strong cross-shore winds, with small, weak swell. Tuesday the 11th has a massive 28 mph westerly, which is just messy.

So, the call: The first 10 days are almost all a bust. The only real, honest-to-goodness window is the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. It’s a long way off, so don’t lock it in, but if that forecast holds, it’s your best shot at a clean, fun wave at the Point.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
27
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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33
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28
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49
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41
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115
139
181
157
138
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
ENE
15
N
15
W
10
NNE
5
SSW
30
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35
SSE
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High Tide
6:59PM1.64m
7:07AM1.01m
7:35PM1.72m
7:43AM1.06m
8:09PM1.77m
8:17AM1.11m
8:41PM1.79m
8:52AM1.15m
9:13PM1.78m
9:27AM1.19m
9:44PM1.73m
10:06AM1.23m
10:18PM1.64m
Low Tide
12:07PM0.26m
1:42AM0.31m
12:48PM0.20m
2:15AM0.25m
1:25PM0.14m
2:47AM0.21m
2:01PM0.12m
3:18AM0.18m
2:37PM0.12m
3:48AM0.16m
3:13PM0.15m
4:19AM0.16m
3:53PM0.21m
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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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