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 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.7° C
0.4° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 4,063 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here with a look at what's coming up for our local stretch.

Alright, let’s be honest, the start of this run is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a solid gap from now until Thursday the 16th of July with nothing to even bother paddling out for. Tiny dribbles and no energy to speak of, so save the wax for later.

Things, however, are about to get very, very interesting, and a bit wild. Thursday the 16th kicks off a proper event, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. We’ve got a building swell, but it’s getting hammered by some serious, nasty wind. That southeast swell jumps from nothing to a solid 7ft, but the period is a short, lumpy 8 seconds and the wind is screaming offshore at 31 mph. The combined energy is moderate (547), but the surf will be a mess. It’s big and it’s on, but only for the absolute experts.

This pattern of big, wind-affected surf hangs around right through to Sunday the 19th. The swell peaks on Sunday morning with a 13ft easterly swell and a very high, unstable combined energy (3235). The wind is still howling at 34 mph from the southeast. This is not a paddle situation; the setup is far more interesting for kite surfing than for a regular board.

We finally get a window of cleaner conditions starting Monday the 20th of July. The swell is still a solid 10ft from the east-southeast with a longer period of 11 seconds, and while the wind is strong from the southeast at 28 mph, it's cross-offshore. The combined energy is still very strong (2300). This is big, powerful surf and still not for the casual surfer.

The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday the 24th of July here at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout (Point-Lookout-Q-L-D). This is the best on offer by a long shot. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the east-southeast, with a nice, long period of 11 seconds. The wind is a sweet offshore from the south at 16 mph, which will groom the point beautifully. The combined energy is moderate (685), meaning it’s got punch but isn’t overwhelming. This is a great size for intermediates, and the point setup will handle that long-period groundswell well. It’s looking *real* good.

Friday the 25th of July is also a day to have a board in the car. Again, clean 5ft surf from the east-southeast, a long 12-second period, and only a gentle breeze. The combined energy is solid (745). Similar quality to the day before, just a touch less wind. Expect crowds here as it's a known spot that can get busy when it's good.

After that little window of magic, it starts to fade. Saturday the 26th still has some clean 5ft waves, but the energy drops off, and by Sunday the 27th we’re back to strong, messy winds and a fading swell. The run is effectively over by then, with only small, blown-out dribble for the last few days of the period.

So, for my call: The 24th and 25th of July at the Point are your best bets. Clean, long-period groundswell, offshore breezes, and proper surf. Get out there.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Mainly near gales.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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1.8
SSE
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Energy kJ
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412
544
893
838
601
489
516
789
1336
4063
3235
2978
2838
2300
1919
1724
Wind (km/h)
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W
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SW
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50
SSE
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50
SSE
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High Tide
8:07PM2.04m
8:22AM1.15m
8:54PM2.03m
9:12AM1.19m
9:38PM1.97m
10:01AM1.21m
10:20PM1.85m
10:50AM1.23m
11:01PM1.69m
11:42AM1.23m
11:41PM1.51m
12:36PM1.23m
00:23AM1.32m
Low Tide
1:18PM-0.03m
2:53AM0.07m
2:08PM-0.04m
3:37AM0.05m
2:56PM-0.01m
4:19AM0.06m
3:43PM0.08m
4:59AM0.09m
4:31PM0.21m
5:38AM0.13m
5:21PM0.36m
6:17AM0.19m
6:18PM0.50m
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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).

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.

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