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 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.2° C
0.1° 

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: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,343 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 10s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.

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 Powerful10AM (Mon 20th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island.

We’ve got a pretty rough run ahead, I’m not gonna lie. The first bit of surf worth paddling out for doesn’t kick in until Monday morning, the 20th of July, and even then it’s pretty grim. The swell is there, but the wind is a real dog. Monday morning sees a 12 ft easterly-southeast swell, period around 10 seconds, with a strong SE breeze howling at 28 mph. The combined energy is strong, sitting at 2343, but with that wind and the size, it’s a messy, blown-out affair. The water temp is about 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

That Monday arvo is even worse—wind hits 31 mph, and the surf is just gone. Tuesday morning, the 21st, drops to 7 ft, still from the east, with a fresh ESE breeze at 22 mph. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s a struggle. Tuesday arvo cleans up a bit with a moderate SE breeze, but the swell is dropping to 6 ft, and the energy is down to 802. It’s still pretty ordinary.

The rest of the first week is a slow slide into tiny and messy. Wednesday the 22nd has 5 ft east swell, but the wind is cross-shore and light, and the energy is weak at 390. Thursday the 23rd is cleaner, with a light WSW breeze, but the swell is down to 4 ft and short period at 8 seconds. Nothing to get excited about.

Friday the 24th has a 5 ft southeast swell in the arvo, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-off—it’s clean but really hard work. After that, from Saturday the 25th onward, it’s a slow death. The swell drops below 3 ft, and by the 26th, it’s down to 2 ft. There’s a gap here from the 25th of July right through to the end of the forecast period on the 4th of August. That’s over a week with nothing recommended—just tiny waves, strong offshore winds, and poor conditions.

Honestly, the only standout—if you can call it that—is Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. That 7 ft east swell with a fresh breeze is the biggest we’ll see in good light, but it’s still a tough session. The break is a point, so it can handle a bit of size, but the wind is not your mate. It’s a consistent spot, but you’ll have to share it with the locals—crowds are possible, sometimes.

If you’re a kite surfer, the strong SE winds from Monday the 20th through to the end of the week might be more your scene than a paddle. For the rest of us, it’s a watch-and-wait game. Things can turn around, but right now, this is a pretty bleak stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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ESE
10
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10
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10
2.1
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.7
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9
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2343
1906
1440
861
669
481
373
313
247
165
133
103
76
195
89
103
74
51
37
25
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Wind (km/h)
45
SE
50
SSE
40
SE
35
ESE
25
SE
25
E
15
E
10
E
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
NNE
25
SSW
40
SSE
35
SSE
25
S
15
WSW
10
NE
10
SE
10
S
10
ESE
10
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Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
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
5:41AM0.92m
6:19PM1.55m
Low Tide
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
11:22AM0.33m
1:07AM0.38m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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