
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout this week:
The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
140 | 165 | 205 | 187 | 215 | 112 | 138 | 54 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 38 | 52 | 48 | 100 | 95 | 131 | 217 | 285 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:52AM1.62m | 7:00PM1.45m | 7:32AM1.75m | 7:42PM1.37m | 8:14AM1.84m | 8:26PM1.27m | 9:00AM1.87m | 9:13PM1.16m | 9:49AM1.85m | 10:05PM1.05m | 10:45AM1.78m | 11:07PM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:35AM0.05m | 1:07PM0.15m | 1:08AM0.01m | 1:56PM0.11m | 1:43AM0.00m | 2:45PM0.11m | 2:21AM0.02m | 3:38PM0.15m | 3:02AM0.07m | 4:36PM0.21m | 3:48AM0.14m | 5:41PM0.27m | |||||||
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | NNE 6 | NE 9 | SE 16 | S 8 | SE 17 |
140 | 165 | 205 | 187 | 215 | 79 | 138 | 54 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 38 | 52 | 48 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | E 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | SE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | S 10 | SSE 17 |
— | — | — | 54 | — | 5 | 45 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 6 | E 11 | — | S 10 | SSE 17 | E 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 27 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 6 | S 3 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NNE 4 | SSE 3 | E 8 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 |
56 | 42 | 28 | 102 | 193 | 112 | 1 | 6 | 8 | — | 4 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 100 | 95 | 131 | 217 | 285 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 98 | 925 | 96 | 79 | 122 | 72 | 82 | 124 | 124 | 61 | 88 | 58 | 124 | 124 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 61 |
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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.










