
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s happening for the next couple of weeks.
The short story is, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The good news is there’s a solid pulse of swell on the way, but it’s going to take a while to get here. For the first few days, it’s pretty grim – nothing worth paddling out for. From Friday the 10th of July right through to the end of the following week, the surf is either too small, blown out, or just plain messy. You’re looking at a blank run of about a week and a half with hardly anything to get excited about.
Then, things finally start to look up. The standout window is Saturday the 18th of July. North Stradbroke – Pt Lookout (Point Lookout) is where you want to be, but only for the morning. We’ve got a chunky 12 ft swell rolling in from the SE, with a 10-second period that’s packing some serious weight – the combined swell energy is a beefy 3518, so that’s strong to very strong energy. The wind is a fresh SSE offshore, so the faces will be clean. That’s a lot of water moving, though. Over 8 ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers. The rhythm will be long, but the sets will be well-shaped for a point break like this. The water temp is sitting at 71° which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Then, Monday the 20th of July is another one to look at, but it’s a different story. Pt Lookout should see a drop to 5 ft from the E, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 389. The real beauty here is the wind – it’s glassy. Absolutely dead calm. That’s a major positive for a clean session. It’s a bit smaller, but for a wave that’s clean and user-friendly, it’s a solid choice. Don’t expect a crowd-free experience, though – this spot can get busy.
After that, it trails off again. The second week is a bit of a letdown, with small, weak swells and not much power. The 22nd and 23rd of July give you surfable but very ordinary waves, with heights around 2 ft to 2 ft and very low energy (under 100). It’s clean, but you’ll be scratching for a ride.
So, overall: the first week and a half is a write-off. The real standout is the morning of the 18th for the big stuff, and the glassy conditions on the 20th for a nicer, cleaner session. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
831 | 330 | 258 | 167 | 373 | 247 | 176 | 130 | 64 | 49 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 477 | 440 | 662 | 477 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:27PM1.57m | 4:27AM1.04m | 5:28PM1.73m | 5:36AM1.03m | 6:25PM1.87m | 6:37AM1.06m | 7:18PM1.98m | 7:31AM1.10m | 8:07PM2.04m | 8:22AM1.15m | 8:54PM2.03m | 9:12AM1.19m | 9:38PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:09PM0.42m | 10:30AM0.15m | 00:18AM0.30m | 11:29AM0.09m | 1:16AM0.20m | 12:25PM0.02m | 2:06AM0.12m | 1:18PM-0.03m | 2:53AM0.07m | 2:08PM-0.04m | 3:37AM0.05m | 2:56PM-0.01m | |||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 |
315 | 88 | 258 | 167 | 336 | 247 | 176 | 130 | 64 | 49 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 14 | — | ESE 14 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | N 4 | N 4 | — | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 7 | — | E 10 | NE 7 | — | E 8 | — | — |
95 | 71 | — | 71 | 373 | 119 | 42 | 40 | 3 | 1 | — | 8 | 8 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 3 | W 2 | — | NW 3 | W 3 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
831 | 330 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | 74 | 477 | 440 | 662 | 477 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 57 | 74 | 82 | 74 | 74 | 270 | 141 | 124 | 406 | 79 | 79 | 406 | 82 |
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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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