North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.42° S 153.53° E

North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.4° C
0.3° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's be honest, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We've got a massive run of howling southerly winds and messy, blown-out swell that's just not going to deliver for a while. The first decent window is a long way off, so strap in.

The main issue is that a strong southerly airflow sets in from Saturday the 18th, with near gale-force winds smashing the coast. Swell heights are up there, around 8ft to 13ft from the SE and ESE, but the combined wave energy is huge – well into the thousands (952 to 3082) – and it's all wind-affected slop. It's an absolute mess. A south-easterly strong breeze continues through Monday the 20th, still with 8ft to 10ft of swell, but still cross-off and rough. The "clean" comments in the data are misleading; at those wind speeds, it's a washing machine, not a surfable wave. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

From Tuesday the 21st, the swell does drop, going from 6ft down to 5ft by Wednesday the 22nd, but the wind stays strong from the SE until it finally eases. Wednesday afternoon sees a brief moment of hope, with a glassy 4ft swell from the east – the first time we get a break from the wind. The wave energy is a weaker 211, and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it's not going to be world-class, but it's the first surfable moment. The water temperature is 71°F, which is about average for the time of year. Thursday the 23rd is small, with 3ft east swell, but it's clean and light. It's small, but it's surfable.

Then, just as we get a little hope, another strong southerly push arrives on Friday the 24th. We're back to strong offshore winds, 8ft of short-period SE swell, and another 769 of combined energy. It's clean, yes, but that's a strong offshore breeze that will make it a battle just to get out, and it's not a quality wave. That messy pattern continues right through the end of July, with small, weak, and often wind-affected surf. From around the 27th to the 31st, the swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the wave energy is barely registering (22 to 96). It's a real flat spell.

Now, here's the standout, and it's a long-range one, so keep your fingers crossed. On Saturday the 1st of August, we see a new pulse of swell – 8ft from the NNE, with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is a fresh cross-off SE breeze, so while it's not perfect, it's the biggest clean swell we've seen in over a week. The combined energy is back up to 945. The optimum swell direction for Point Lookout (North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout) is from the east, and this is coming from the north-northeast, so it's not the best angle, but it's something. Keep in mind, this is a week and a half away, so it's promising but not set in stone. Sunday the 2nd is smaller and messy again.

So, to be honest, the only real standout is that Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd of July, with the glassy 4ft easterly swell. It's small, it's low energy, but it's the only window where the conditions and the wind align to give you a clean, manageable wave. Everything else is a battle with the wind or non-existent.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, near gales from the SSE by Thu night).

Saturday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:50AM1.23m
11:01PM1.69m
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
Low Tide
4:31PM0.21m
5:38AM0.13m
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
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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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