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 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.8°C
0.5° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 9th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 9th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Point Lookout on North Stradbroke.

To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a real mixed bag and mostly a struggle. There’s a lot of wind and not much quality on offer. The first decent window doesn’t open up until Wednesday the 9th of September, but even then, it’s pretty average. The swell is tiny at 3 ft from the SE, and while the morning breeze is light and offshore, giving us clean lines, the combined wave energy is only moderate (125). It’s surfable, but you won’t be writing home about it. That afternoon gets chopped up by a NE cross-onshore breeze, so the window is short.

Tuesday the 8th of September is a write-off. Strong, fresh offshore winds at 19 mph to 28 mph create clean conditions, but the swell is too small and weak to paddle into. The energy is feeble (91 and 31). You’d be fighting the wind for nothing.

Now, hold onto your board for Thursday the 10th of September. The swell jumps up to 10 ft from the SE, with combined energy surging to 944. That’s a serious pulse of moderate wave energy. But here’s the catch – the wind is a near gale at 34 mph from the SSE. It’s offshore, so the surface will be clean, but you’ll need to be a strong paddler to get out. This is expert territory only. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a chunky, steep, powerful wave. Not for the faint-hearted. This setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, to be honest.

The rest of the week into the weekend (Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th) sees the swell drop from 7 ft down to 4 ft, still from the SE to ESE. The wind relaxes a bit, but it’s mostly cross-offshore, keeping the waves clean. The energy is still moderate (341 down to 129). The problem is the period is short (6-7 seconds), so the waves will be fat, weak, and lack real push. It’s surfable, but it’s a grind. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The second week is a total dud. From Monday the 14th of September right through to Wednesday the 23rd of September, the swell is tiny, rarely cracking 3 ft, and usually under 2 ft. The energy is weak (mostly under 100). The wind doesn’t play nice either, with onshore and cross-onshore breezes making it choppy or bumpy. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday the 16th of September morning with a light offshore and 3 ft swell, but it’s not enough to get excited about. The rest is a long gap of flat, or nearly flat, conditions.

The best of a bad bunch is that Wednesday morning the 9th of September. It’s a small, clean, rideable wave for the early birds. The bigger swell on Thursday the 10th of September is a standout for power, but only for the strong and experienced.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, near gales from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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9
0.4
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9
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9
0.7
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8
0.6
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2.5
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7
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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15
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112
71
58
677
993
582
564
407
352
273
244
186
149
161
97
60
60
62
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSE
15
S
25
NE
30
SSE
55
SSE
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40
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35
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High Tide
5:58PM1.80m
6:21AM1.21m
6:42PM1.84m
7:04AM1.33m
7:22PM1.83m
7:45AM1.43m
8:00PM1.76m
8:24AM1.50m
8:35PM1.65m
9:02AM1.54m
9:09PM1.51m
9:39AM1.53m
9:43PM1.35m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.17m
00:41AM0.13m
12:10PM0.09m
1:17AM0.06m
12:57PM0.05m
1:51AM0.02m
1:41PM0.05m
2:22AM0.01m
2:24PM0.09m
2:52AM0.04m
3:05PM0.16m
3:21AM0.09m
3:48PM0.25m
3:50AM0.16m
rain showers
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5:48
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5:35
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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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