Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 909 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, talkin’ straight from the beach.
First up, we’ve got a long stretch ahead for Point Lookout on North Stradbroke, and to be honest, it’s not looking like a classic run. The whole 16-day window is pretty grim for quality surf. The first week is a write-off, with a big gap from now until around the 18th of September, where the combo of strong cross-off winds and messy, short-period swell just isn’t doing us any favours. The swell energy is low to moderate (608 down to 24), and the waves are mostly poor. You’ve got a few days with 8ft of swell, but it’s wind-affected and short period (7–8 seconds), so it’s lumpy, not clean.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 15th of September. It’s glassy, with a slight air and clean conditions, but the swell is tiny (2ft from the east with a 6-second period) and weak (43 combined energy). It’s not really surfable, just a bit of a breather. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The only real flicker of hope comes on the morning of the 18th of September. The swell is still small (3ft, east, 6 seconds), but the energy is weak (58) and the wind is light and cross-off. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Not a day to get excited about.
After that, the second week gets messy again. There’s a bit of a spike in swell around the 19th of September afternoon (7ft from the SSE, 6 seconds), but the wind is cross-on and choppy, and the energy is moderate (342). The 24th and 25th of September see some bigger swell (8ft to 8ft, SE, 7–8 seconds), but it’s cross-on and lumpy, with moderate to fresh breezes. That’s more for kite surfers than paddle-in waves.
Overall, there’s no real standout session here. The best bet is the 18th of September morning, but even then, it’s a weak, small swell. If you’re desperate, you might get a few closeouts, but don’t expect much. The spot is consistent, but the conditions just aren’t lining up. It’s one of those periods where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu morning, moderate winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 13 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 635 | 828 | 525 | 306 | 243 | 183 | 134 | 104 | 48 | 38 | 98 | 62 | 46 | 33 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 39 | 28 | 4 | 159 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:18AM1.50m | 10:18PM1.19m | 11:00AM1.43m | 10:57PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:32PM0.36m | 4:20AM0.25m | 5:23PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 20 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 13 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 48 | 27 | 15 | 62 | 46 | 33 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 39 | 28 | 4 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | — | S 23 | — | NE 15 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 7 | E 11 | NE 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 6 | E 12 | NE 11 | E 12 | E 13 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 11 | — | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 16 | — | S 22 | — | E 15 | — | E 13 | SE 21 | S 10 | NE 8 | NE 13 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | 9 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | SE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SE 5 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 635 | 828 | 525 | 306 | 243 | 183 | 134 | 104 | — | 38 | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 124 | 159 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 642 | 642 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 74 | 72 | 82 | 72 | 74 | 82 | 74 | 0 | 82 | 74 | 45 | 124 | 45 | 124 | 82 | 79 |
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