
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this stretch of coast long enough to know when to get excited and when to sit it out. Let's break down what we've got coming up over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we've got a serious weather event blowing through. For the first several days, from Thursday the 16th through to the end of the weekend, we're looking at a strong southerly blow. We're talking near-gale force winds, stormy conditions, and a lot of rain. The swell is up there—8ft to 12ft—but it's coming in with a short period and these winds are so strong they're making it nearly impossible to paddle out. It’s wild out there, but it’s not surfable for anyone. This is a solid week of just watching the ocean roar.
The wind eases back a bit from Monday the 20th into the next week, but it's still a strong breeze. The swell drops from 10ft down to around 5ft. The problem is the wind is still cross-offshore, so the surf is messy and not really holding its shape. Even though the conditions are clean, the wave quality is just poor. It's really not worth paddling out for.
The best of the run, and I mean the only real window of opportunity, comes on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. We're talking about a real drop in wind. The swell settles down to around 3ft coming from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind gets light, even turning offshore on Friday afternoon, leaving the surface clean. The wave energy is weak (114), but for a point break like North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout, it could offer a few fun, little runners. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. It won't be pumping, but it's the only time in the fortnight where the ocean isn't trying to kill you or blow you off your board. Saturday morning also has a clean offshore wind, but the swell is even smaller.
After that, from Sunday the 26th onwards, the wind picks up again, and the swell stays small and weak. The last few days of the month into the start of August see a strong westerly breeze that brings in a cross-shore chop, which really kills the wave quality. There's really nothing to get excited about in the second week.
So, to sum it up: the only standout is a couple of small, clean days on the 24th and 25th at Pt Lookout. It's small, but it's the only game in town. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off with strong winds, big stormy surf, or just weak, blown-out waves. Hang in there, or go find a river mouth.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
372 | 466 | 789 | 736 | 366 | 312 | 478 | 1233 | 1372 | 2363 | 2083 | 1645 | 2264 | 1939 | 1710 | 1614 | 1325 | 932 | 896 | 455 | 373 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:12AM1.19m | 9:38PM1.97m | 10:01AM1.21m | 10:20PM1.85m | 10:50AM1.23m | 11:01PM1.69m | 11:42AM1.23m | 11:41PM1.51m | 12:36PM1.23m | 00:23AM1.32m | 1:36PM1.24m | 1:11AM1.15m | 2:40PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:37AM0.05m | 2:56PM-0.01m | 4:19AM0.06m | 3:43PM0.08m | 4:59AM0.09m | 4:31PM0.21m | 5:38AM0.13m | 5:21PM0.36m | 6:17AM0.19m | 6:18PM0.50m | 6:57AM0.26m | 7:26PM0.61m | 7:42AM0.32m | ||||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | |
mm | 5 | 3 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 10 | E 18 | S 24 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
— | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 62 | — | — | 98 | 6 | 11 | 188 | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 11 | 640 | 455 | 373 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | E 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | ESE 9 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 141 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SE 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — |
372 | 466 | 789 | 736 | 366 | 312 | 478 | 1233 | 1372 | 2363 | 2083 | 1645 | 2264 | 1939 | 1710 | 1614 | 1325 | 932 | 896 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 360 | 518 | 518 | 634 | 722 | 79 | 360 | 811 | 722 | 677 | 518 | 360 | 224 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 74 | 79 | 80 |
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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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