North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s in store for Point Lookout (North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout). It’s a classic point break that’s fairly exposed and picks up swell from the east. The water is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The start of the week is a bit of a slow burn. Friday afternoon is a write-off – cross-onshore NE wind at 12 mph, messy, and the swell is weak. Honestly, you’d be better off waiting for the weekend.

Saturday morning, the 8th of August, is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the east, with a gentle 9 mph offshore wind out of the south. The water will be glassy and smooth. The wave energy is low though, only 96 (combined energy of all swells directed here), so it’s not pumping, but it’s surfable and clean. It’s a good low-key session for intermediates.

Sunday morning, the 9th, is the real standout. The wind drops to nothing – glassy – and we’ve got a 3 ft east swell with a 9-second period. The energy nudges up to 180, which is moderate. This is your best bet for clean, fun waves on the point. The crowds can be a thing here sometimes, so get in early for a solo session. This is the one to highlight.

The middle of the week from Monday the 10th through Thursday the 13th is a mixed bag. Monday sees a stormy, messy 5 ft swell from the north with strong 25 mph cross-onshore winds – that’s a no-go. Tuesday and Wednesday are small and choppy, with weak energy. Not worth the paddle.

Thursday the 13th is tiny, with 2 ft waves and clean but very weak. You’d be scratching for a ride.

Friday the 14th morning sees a return of decent conditions: 3 ft from the southeast, 9 mph offshore, and clean. The energy is moderate at 190. It’s a solid, if unspectacular, morning session.

Now, for the second week, things get a bit more interesting but also more uncertain. Saturday the 15th morning is the next standout. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the south-southeast, with a 16 mph offshore wind. The energy jumps to 320 – that’s strong. The waves will be clean and have some push. This is the best of the second week, but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

After that, Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th is a write-off. The wind is howling near gale force from the south-southeast, over 25 mph, and while it’s offshore, it’s so strong it’ll be near impossible to paddle into the tiny 1 ft waves. The energy is minimal. Not a surfer’s window.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th offer a bit more size, with 4 ft to 5 ft swell from the east-southeast, but the period is short (7-8 seconds) and the wind is a fresh to strong cross-offshore. The energy is moderate to strong (up to 405), but the short period means the waves will be a bit lumpy and less well-shaped. It’s a better setup for a kite surfer than a paddler at a beach break, but on the point, you might get some corner waves.

The outlook wraps up on Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd with fading 2 ft to 3 ft east swell and fresh cross-offshore winds. The energy drops off, and it’s back to small, clean but weak conditions.

So, for the best on offer, lock in Sunday morning the 9th for the glassy, clean 3 ft east swell. And keep an eye on Saturday morning the 15th for the bigger, stronger 4 ft swell with solid offshore wind. That’s the one to watch.

Rusty.

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