North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s been a bit quiet around here, but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon if you’re patient.

The first real chance to wet a line is Wednesday morning the 22nd of July, but honestly, it’s a tough one to get excited about. The swell is a modest 5 ft from the East, but with a cross-shore wind of 12 mph and a moderate chop, it’s looking pretty average. The combined swell energy is only moderate (382), so you’re not chasing anything powerful. The water is sitting at 70°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Wednesday afternoon that same day, the wind drops right off to glassy conditions, with a light 3 mph from the NE. The swell drops a touch to 5 ft from the East, but it’s still a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (327). This is a small window of clean, glassy surf, but the size is still pretty ordinary.

Thursday the 23rd offers a bit of hope with a clean 4 ft East swell and a light offshore 6 mph from the West in the morning. The energy is low (178) and the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s not going to be punchy, but it’s rideable. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so the morning is your best bet.

The real standout in this entire outlook is Saturday morning the 1st of August. That’s a full week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s looking promising. We’ll see a solid 7 ft swell from the SSE with a 9-second period and light 6 mph cross-offshore wind from the SE. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1068, so there’s some real power behind it. The winds are light, the surf is clean, and this is the best wave quality on offer. For a point break like Pt Lookout, that SSE direction is a bit off the optimum East, but the size and wind should still make for some fun, lined-up waves. This will be solid for intermediates, but at 7 ft, it’s getting a bit big for beginners.

The week before that, Friday the 31st of July morning is a big one, but it’s a bit wild. A massive 10 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period and 12 mph cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong at 1798, but this is definitely for experts only. That’s a big, powerful groundswell at a point, which could be epic for the right crew, but the average surfer will be in trouble.

After that standout Saturday, the outlook drops off quickly into small, choppy, or onshore conditions for the rest of the first week of August. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

So, the call is: Saturday morning the 1st of August is the one to circle. It’s the best combination of size, clean wind, and decent energy. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest of the window.

Rusty

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