Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with 407 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you. Looking at Point Lookout on North Stradbroke over the next couple of weeks, there isn't much to get excited about. The forecast is a pretty solid run of average to poor conditions with gusty winds. The first week, from Sunday the 16th through to Saturday the 30th of August, is looking like a write-off for a quality surf.
We kick off Sunday morning with a 5ft SE swell, but it’s getting hammered by a strong 25 mph SSE wind. It’s offshore, so it’s clean, but the energy is weak and it’s just going to be a battle to paddle into anything decent. The swell is short period too, around 7 seconds, so it’s all wind-slop. The water temp is 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year, and the anomaly is only -0.5°, so no surprises there.
This pattern of cross-off winds in the 15-22 mph range with 5ft to 6ft short-period swell just keeps going all week. The combined energy does tick up a bit on Monday and Tuesday, but the wind is just too strong for it to offer anything clean and well-shaped. There is one small window on Thursday morning the 20th with a lighter 9 mph breeze, but it’s still cross-off and the swell is only 5ft. It’s a no from me.
Friday the 21st sees the wind swing around to the east and then northeast, turning cross-shore and then a light cross-onshore. The swell drops a little too, so that’s it. The weekend after that is more of the same, with strong offshore winds on Sunday the 23rd making it clean but hard work for minimal returns.
Honestly, the only time it looks even remotely close to worth paddling out is very late in the period. The morning of Monday the 24th has a tiny 2ft east swell with a light WSW wind at 6 mph. The guidance even says it’s "surfable but very ordinary conditions". The combined energy is weak, so you might get a couple of knee-high dribblers if you’re desperate.
After that, it’s all tiny – we’re talking 0.7ft to 2ft, with the odd burst of strong offshore wind that just makes it look clean but empty. There’s a hopeful note on the 29th of August with a 3ft east swell and fresh offshore wind, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s just chop. You’re better off finding something else to do.
So, for this 16-day window, there are no standout days. The conditions just aren't coming together. The wind is too strong for the size of the swell, and when the wind does ease, the swell is tiny. It’s a tough run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
237 | 151 | 253 | 369 | 363 | 356 | 349 | 368 | 337 | 337 | 231 | 168 | 120 | 196 | 138 | 138 | 135 | 108 | 88 | 90 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:15AM1.39m | 10:21PM1.54m | 10:59AM1.37m | 10:57PM1.36m | 11:46AM1.34m | 11:35PM1.18m | 12:40PM1.29m | 00:22AM1.01m | 1:46PM1.27m | 1:31AM0.89m | 3:02PM1.28m | 3:08AM0.84m | 4:13PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.23m | 4:43AM0.13m | 4:54PM0.36m | 5:16AM0.22m | 5:46PM0.49m | 5:52AM0.31m | 6:52PM0.60m | 6:34AM0.39m | 8:26PM0.65m | 7:33AM0.46m | 10:11PM0.61m | 8:51AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.53m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 19 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | E 15 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
28 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 53 | 4 | 122 | 275 | 66 | 168 | 120 | 196 | 138 | 138 | 135 | 108 | 88 | 90 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | E 15 | S 19 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 7 |
7 | 4 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | 68 | 44 | 53 | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 9 | NE 10 | E 9 |
5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
237 | 151 | 253 | 369 | 363 | 356 | 349 | 368 | 337 | 337 | 231 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 124 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 57 | 92 | 57 | 79 | 98 | 57 |
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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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