North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.42° S 153.53° E

North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.2° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, ESE swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 17th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Point Lookout.

Water’s sitting right on 69°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. Nothing weird going on there. The pattern overall though... well, it’s patchy. There’s swell on the charts for the whole 16 days, but for the first week plus, the wind is a constant headache, blowing hard and keeping things ugly. The swell energy ranges from weak to strong (many readings in the 300s and 400s), but the quality just isn't there.

Friday 14th August starts with a tiny 0.7m south-east swell, short period of 7 seconds, and weak energy (78). Wind is offshore so it’s clean, but there’s almost nothing to ride. The afternoon is even smaller at 0.4m. Saturday 15th is even tinier with 35 km/h offshore wind – too much air for the wave.

Sunday 16th bumps up to 1.6m, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is screaming at 35 km/h. Nasty. Monday 17th is the biggest in the first week, hitting 2.2m by the afternoon with energy up to 561, but the wind is a strong 40 km/h cross-off, making it a real grinder. That 2.2m is expert-only stuff with that wind. Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th are more of the same: decent swell energy but blown out. Wednesday afternoon shows a period of 11 seconds on the 1.1m swell (371 energy), which is a bit more interesting, but still cross-off wind.

There’s a massive gap in quality from the 14th right through to the 28th of August. Not a single standout session in that whole stretch. The models are calling poor surf conditions for nearly every slot, with only a couple of “marginal” tags on the 19th and 20th mornings. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday 28th August morning is where the game changes. A solid 2.2m swell rolls in, period of 10 seconds (proper groundswell), and a big combined energy of 1048. The wind is fresh from the south at 30 km/h, offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up. That 2.2m is a serious size – experts only. The 10-second period isn’t super long, so it will hold its shape nicely at a point break like Pt Lookout. This is the one to chase. The south swell direction matches this break’s optimum east-south-east exposure perfectly. Crowds are possible (labelled "sometimes"), so you’ll want to be early.

Saturday 29th August morning gives a follow-up: 1.8m from the south-east, period 8 seconds, with moderate cross-off wind and clean conditions. Energy is 392. A solid, manageable session for intermediates, not as powerful as Friday, but a good way to finish the weekend.

So the call is simple. The next week and a half is a write-off. Mark your calendar for the 28th of August. That’s your day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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196
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:08PM1.86m
9:32AM1.38m
9:45PM1.72m
10:15AM1.39m
10:21PM1.54m
10:59AM1.37m
10:57PM1.36m
11:46AM1.34m
11:35PM1.18m
12:40PM1.29m
00:22AM1.01m
1:46PM1.27m
1:31AM0.89m
Low Tide
3:38AM0.03m
3:24PM0.11m
4:11AM0.07m
4:08PM0.23m
4:43AM0.13m
4:54PM0.36m
5:16AM0.22m
5:46PM0.49m
5:52AM0.31m
6:52PM0.60m
6:34AM0.39m
8:26PM0.65m
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Temp °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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