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 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.1°C
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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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NNE swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with NNE 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 8th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for North Stradbroke Island over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a pretty lean run. There’s nothing on the table for the first few days, and it’s not until the morning of Thursday the 4th of September that we even get a sniff of something surfable, but it’s barely a whisper. The real story is a long stretch of weak, small, and often blown-out conditions. We’re looking at a gap of about three days with no real surf to speak of before we get a look in.

The first real chance to get wet comes on the morning of Thursday the 4th of September. North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout is a point break that’s fairly exposed to the east. The swell is a tiny 1 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 55. The wind is a light offshore from the SSW, so the surface will be clean. The water is sitting at 70°, which is bang on average for this time of year. It’s not going to be a day for heroics, but for a paddle and a few little runners, it’s the best we’ve got.

We then hit another dry spell. Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th are a write-off with onshore winds and messy, weak swell. Sunday the 7th afternoon sees a slight improvement with a clean cross-off wind, but the swell is only 1.0 ft with 33 energy – not worth the drive.

The next glimmer of hope is on the morning of Thursday the 11th of September. That same easterly point, Pt Lookout, sees a little pulse of energy. The swell is 2 ft from the southeast with a 10-second period, giving us a combined energy of 118 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, keeping the surface clean. These are surfable, but very ordinary waves. Still, it’s the best we’ll see for a while.

The following days are a mix of clean but tiny conditions, or bumpy onshore slop. The standout in the whole forecast, as far as it goes, is the morning of Thursday the 11th of September. It’s not pumping, but it’s clean, and it’s the most energy we see in the entire 16-day window. If you’re desperate, that’s your window.

Apart from that, you’re looking at a lot of small, weak, or wind-affected days. The consistent pattern of poor conditions makes this a tough period for a surfer. It’s a quiet spell, and the forecasts can change, but for now, keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the E by Mon morning).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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10
0.7
E
10
0.6
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10
0.5
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9
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N
5
0.4
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9
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
92
68
43
36
27
32
27
27
39
23
42
91
29
42
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42
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Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
NW
30
NNE
35
NNW
20
NW
30
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35
NNW
10
SSW
25
NNE
25
NNW
20
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40
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NNW
25
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NNE
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SSE
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
4:05PM1.60m
4:33AM0.96m
5:07PM1.71m
Low Tide
4:39AM0.17m
5:27PM0.38m
5:21AM0.23m
6:42PM0.48m
6:14AM0.30m
8:22PM0.51m
7:28AM0.35m
10:00PM0.45m
8:57AM0.34m
11:09PM0.34m
10:15AM0.26m
00:00AM0.22m
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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).

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.

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