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 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.3° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 3,624 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with E 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 (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 19th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s see what we’ve got for Point Lookout. Rusty here, and I’ll be honest with you—this stretch of the forecast is a tough one for surfers. We’ve got a long wait before anything really gets going, so don’t be in a rush.

Overall, the outlook is a slow burn. The first week is mostly a write-off with strong winds and messy, blown-out conditions. The real standout doesn’t show up until late in the month, and even then, it’s a one-session wonder.

We start with a rough patch. Sunday morning, July 19th, the swell is a solid 13 ft from the SE, period at 10 seconds, but it’s accompanied by a 37 mph SSE offshore wind. That’s near gale-force, making it almost impossible to paddle into. The wave energy is massive (3459), but the surf is poor. The wind strengthens to gale force (40 mph) in the afternoon, so forget it. Monday keeps the 10–12 ft SE/ESE swell, but the wind is still a strong 31 mph cross-offshore, so it’s clean but extremely hard to handle. Tuesday sees the swell drop to 7 ft, and the wind eases to 22 mph, but the surf is only marginal. The 937 combined energy is moderate, but it’s still not worth the effort.

From Wednesday, July 22nd, through to the end of the month, the swell fades away. Heights drop to 5 ft and below, with short periods (7–9 seconds) and weak energy. The wind is light, but the waves are too small and weak to be fun. A few days like Thursday, July 23rd, have a 3 ft, 8-second swell with clean conditions, but the energy is a paltry 138—just not enough to surf.

The one bright spot appears on Wednesday, July 29th, in the morning. For a few hours, we get a 4 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is light (6 mph) from the SW, making it a clean cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is 648, which is moderate, and the forecast says *expect good surf conditions*. This is the best offer in the whole 16 days. The swell direction (SSE) is solid, but note the optimum swell direction for Point Lookout (North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout) is from the E, so it’s not a perfect match. Still, the clean conditions and the fact it’s consistent make it the standout. The water temp is about 70°F, which is average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After that morning, it drops off again. The long-period swell on Wednesday afternoon (16 seconds) is from the SE, but it’s onshore and only 2 ft. The rest of the week into early August is tiny, with 1.0 ft to 3 ft waves and weak energy, often under 100. The wind is light, but there’s nothing to ride.

So, in short: don’t bother for the first week-and-a-half. The best chance is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th, but you’ll need to be ready for a short window of clean, modest surf. It’s a patient month, folks.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:42AM1.23m
11:41PM1.51m
12:36PM1.23m
00:23AM1.32m
1:36PM1.24m
1:11AM1.15m
2:40PM1.26m
2:11AM1.01m
3:45PM1.31m
3:27AM0.92m
4:44PM1.38m
4:41AM0.90m
5:35PM1.46m
Low Tide
5:21PM0.36m
6:17AM0.19m
6:18PM0.50m
6:57AM0.26m
7:26PM0.61m
7:42AM0.32m
8:54PM0.65m
8:33AM0.37m
10:27PM0.62m
9:31AM0.39m
11:37PM0.55m
10:29AM0.37m
00:27AM0.46m
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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).

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