
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSE swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming up for our patch. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a rocky start and a glimmer of something better later on.
Right now, the surf is not really on the menu. We’ve got a gap of a few days where nothing’s worth paddling out for. The first real sniff of a wave comes on Thursday 10 July, but it’s a bit of a tease. Point Lookout (North Stradbroke) is the spot we’re watching. It’s a consistent point break, fairly exposed to the east, and the optimal swell direction is from the east.
Thursday morning, we’ve got a 7ft swell from the SSE at 10 seconds, with a solid offshore wind from the SSE at 22 mph. The wave energy is pumping at 1310, but the forecast calls it marginal, with questionable tide conditions. It’s clean, but not quite right. The water’s sitting at 71°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
Friday 11 July morning is the one little standout. The sky clears, and we get a light offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, with a 3ft swell from the SE at 10 seconds. The wave energy is weak at 238, and it’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s clean and the crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might get a few fun ones without the hassle.
After that, things drop off hard. From Saturday 12 July right through to Thursday 17 July, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is all over the shop. The wave energy is pathetic, with numbers like 23, 11, 12. It’s basically a flat spell. The whole string of days is a write-off.
Then we get a bit of a pulse towards the end of the window. Saturday 18 July sees a 6ft swell from the SE at 14 seconds, a very long period groundswell. The energy is serious at 1406, but it’s coming with a strong cross-off wind from the SE at 28 mph. The report says “poor surf conditions,” so while there’s size, the wind is going to mess it up. This is more for the experts, and the long period will make it break a bit straight at the beach, so a point like this might be the only hope.
Sunday 19 July is marginal, with the same 4ft, 14-second swell but still cross-off winds. The real standout in the whole outlook is Monday 20 July. The morning sees a 5ft swell from the SE at 13 seconds, with a clean offshore from the S at 12 mph. The energy is 966, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer. The offshore wind will keep it glassy, and the swell direction is close to the optimum east. It’s a solid intermediate level, not too big for a confident surfer, and the crowds are sometimes around, so get on it early. That afternoon stays good with a 5ft swell and light winds.
The last few days of the window, from Tuesday 22 July onward, fade back to small, weak surf, with tiny 1ft to 2ft swells and nothing to get excited about. The best bet is Monday 20 July morning—don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
745 | 465 | 904 | 330 | 293 | 167 | 373 | 247 | 176 | 130 | 64 | 48 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:13AM1.11m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.50m | 9:29AM0.20m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | |
5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 46 | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 4 |
— | 465 | 311 | 88 | 293 | 167 | 336 | 247 | 176 | 130 | 64 | 48 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 14 | — | — | ESE 14 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | NE 9 |
— | — | 95 | — | — | 71 | 373 | 119 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SE 4 | N 10 | — | N 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SSE 2 | — | — | WNW 2 | WSW 2 |
745 | — | 904 | 330 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 72 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 57 | 14 | 38 | 57 | 14 | 124 | 74 | 74 | 274 | 141 | 82 | 124 | 925 | 729 |
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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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