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North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout this week:
The surf forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. 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 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 05) at 7PM. 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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 5th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 5th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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Energy (?) | 77 | 65 | 136 | 193 | 337 | 433 | 253 | 360 | 312 | 233 | 269 | 257 | 277 | 298 | 387 | 430 | 398 | 377 | 422 | 265 | 264 | 324 | 311 | 586 | 440 | 369 | 295 | 313 | 220 | 183 | 106 | 137 | 397 | 375 | 500 | 847 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- 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- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:07PM 1.87 | 10:23AM 1.03 | 11:02PM 1.77 | 11:26AM 0.93 | 12:02AM 1.66 | 12:41PM 0.88 | 1:07AM 1.56 | 2:04PM 0.90 | 2:13AM 1.49 | 3:19PM 0.96 | 3:13AM 1.44 | 4:18PM 1.07 | 4:05AM 1.41 | 5:04PM 1.18 | 4:50AM 1.38 | 5:42PM 1.29 | 5:30AM 1.34 | 6:16PM 1.40 | 6:09AM 1.29 | 6:49PM 1.50 | 6:46AM 1.24 | 7:21PM 1.58 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:17PM 0.05 | 4:55AM 0.21 | 4:03PM 0.16 | 6:00AM 0.28 | 4:56PM 0.28 | 7:11AM 0.33 | 5:59PM 0.40 | 8:23AM 0.34 | 7:15PM 0.48 | 9:25AM 0.32 | 8:36PM 0.52 | 10:13AM 0.28 | 9:47PM 0.52 | 10:52AM 0.24 | 10:46PM 0.49 | 11:24AM 0.21 | 11:36PM 0.44 | 11:52AM 0.19 | 12:21AM 0.39 | 12:20PM 0.17 | 1:03AM 0.34 | 12:48PM 0.17 | 1:44AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 6 | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | 7 | 2 | - | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 8 | - | 2 | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 3 |
Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning). |
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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 12 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.
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Carindale. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carindale. Carindale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.