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 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.1°C
0.0° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 288 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Aug 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, this is Rusty. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next week or so is pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and junk wind, so you’re better off finding something else to do. The models are pointing to a proper pulse of energy arriving around the second week of September, but it’s a mixed bag for the crew at Point Lookout.

Right now, from Monday the 31st of August through to Wednesday the 9th of September, it’s a real struggle. We’re talking waist-high dribble at best, mostly 1 ft to 3 ft, and the combined energy is weak – sitting between 38 and 101 (units). The wind is all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell period is short, around 5 to 10 seconds. There’s a glassy moment on Friday the 4th of September morning, but the swell is still only 1 ft, so it’s barely breaking. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.

Then things start to heat up. On Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon, we finally get some grunt. A solid 8 ft SSE swell rolls in with a period of 10 seconds, pushing the combined energy to 1297 (units) – that’s strong. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, so the waves will be clean. This is the first real standout, but it’s big: 8 ft is expert territory, so only the experienced crew should be looking at this. The swell direction is SSE, which is a bit off the optimum E for Point Lookout, but it’s still a point break, so it’ll handle it.

The 10th of September is pumping, but messy. We’ve got a 12 ft SE swell in the morning, with energy cranking up to 2037 (units) – very strong. The wind is fresh cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the tide and conditions might be tricky. It’s big, expert-only stuff. The following days, from the 11th to the 12th, see the swell dropping but still sizeable, around 8 ft to 10 ft, with cross-offshore winds. The energy stays high, between 786 and 1342 (units). Still, these are big, powerful waves – not for the faint-hearted.

The best window looks like Sunday the 13th of September morning. The swell drops to a more manageable 7 ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 1548 (units). The wind is light offshore, glassy, so the surf will be clean and well-shaped. This is the standout session for experienced surfers – the swell direction is a bit east of the optimum, but the point will handle it. After that, the swell fades again through the 14th and 15th, with dropping energy and cross-shore winds.

Water temps are about average for the time of year, nothing unusual. The point break here is consistent, but crowds can happen sometimes, so keep that in mind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Friday
4
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
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10
0.5
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9
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N
5
0.4
E
9
1.3
N
6
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.7
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
5
0.9
N
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
23
22
21
50
48
92
46
46
42
28
27
105
28
27
23
39
81
50
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
NE
20
NNW
20
NW
30
N
30
NNW
20
NNW
35
N
25
NW
0
S
25
NNE
30
NNW
30
NNW
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N
35
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
glassy
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on
High Tide
9:37AM1.45m
9:47PM1.51m
10:20AM1.48m
10:26PM1.36m
11:09AM1.48m
11:11PM1.19m
12:09PM1.47m
00:11AM1.03m
1:24PM1.46m
1:34AM0.91m
2:48PM1.51m
3:13AM0.89m
Low Tide
3:33AM0.09m
3:41PM0.18m
4:04AM0.12m
4:29PM0.28m
4:39AM0.17m
5:27PM0.38m
5:21AM0.23m
6:42PM0.48m
6:14AM0.30m
8:22PM0.51m
7:28AM0.35m
10:00PM0.45m
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5:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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).

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