North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf break

North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

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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.
Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 14th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
1
E
9
1.9
SSE
9
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
12
0.9
E
12
1
E
13
1
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
1.8
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
2.1
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
7
2.2
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
175
518
196
200
165
141
144
172
214
336
326
268
193
228
196
418
456
456
581
332
Wind (km/h)
25
W
25
SW
25
S
10
NE
10
E
20
SE
20
SE
25
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
40
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
45
SE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
E
35
E
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
11:54PM1.48m
12:27PM0.84m
00:50AM1.46m
1:40PM0.86m
1:49AM1.45m
2:48PM0.93m
2:45AM1.46m
3:45PM1.06m
3:39AM1.46m
4:35PM1.23m
4:30AM1.45m
5:21PM1.42m
5:20AM1.42m
Low Tide
4:48PM0.41m
7:04AM0.43m
5:41PM0.47m
8:05AM0.41m
6:48PM0.50m
8:59AM0.36m
8:03PM0.51m
9:44AM0.29m
9:17PM0.47m
10:25AM0.21m
10:24PM0.40m
11:02AM0.13m
11:26PM0.31m
11:40AM0.06m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
1
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
25
20
16
18
20
20
20
20
20
22
21
21
21
22
21
21
21
21
22
21
21
19
13
10
15
17
16
18
17
16
17
17
15
16
15
13
13
13
13
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
1
E
9
1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
12
0.9
E
12
1
E
13
1
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
20
1.8
E
8
0.4
E
10
Energy kJ
216
175
179
196
200
165
141
144
172
214
336
326
268
193
141
139
24
9
8
367
33
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
9
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
14
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.4
E
11
0.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
3
3
75
88
10
8
28
15
4
4
8
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
37
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
18
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
2
22
3
10
4
4
4
4
3
6
10
4
4
4
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
2
0.5
SW
3
1.9
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SE
10
1.1
SE
4
0.9
SE
5
1
SE
5
1.2
SE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.8
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
2.1
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
7
2.1
ESE
7
2.2
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
Energy kJ
1
5
518
38
102
46
96
43
38
49
68
178
228
196
418
456
456
581
332
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
38
79
0
92
38
74
79
57
82
82
70
82
82
82
83
925
135
82
1054
224
346
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
5
5
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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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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