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 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.5° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,376 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout this week:

The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Point Lookout are a mixed bag. We’ve got a lot of swell, no doubt about it, but the wind is gonna be a real handful for a solid stretch. It’s not all bad news, there’s a standout window in there, but you’ll need to pick your moments.

The forecast opens on Wednesday, the 15th of July, with tiny, weak waves at 0.7 ft from the ESE. The wind is offshore from the South, but it’s a moderate breeze, so it’s clean. But honestly, at that size, you’re just getting wet. The combined swell energy is a measly 16, so don’t bother.

From Thursday the 16th through to Monday the 20th, things get big but messy. A strong SSE swell builds in, pushing 7 ft on Thursday morning, up to a massive 11 ft by Sunday the 19th. The problem is the wind. We’re talking near gale-force winds from the SSE and SE, screaming at 28 to 37 mph. It’s offshore or cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but it’s so strong you’ll be fighting just to get out back. The wave energy is through the roof – we’re talking values between 483 and 2768 – but the wind will make it nearly impossible to paddle into. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a survival mission. For a point break like Pt Lookout, this much swell and wind is more of a spectacle than a surf session.

Tuesday the 21st sees the swell drop a bit to 8-8 ft from the ESE, and the wind eases to a fresh breeze from the SE. It’s still cross-offshore, and the wave energy is high (1031 to 1921), but the conditions are still marginal. It’s a step in the right direction, but not the day.

Now, here’s the real standout. Thursday the 23rd of July. This is the one to circle. The swell holds at a solid 7 ft from the East, with a lovely long period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a gentle breeze from the South, offshore, which will give you glassy, clean faces. The wave energy is a strong 1271. The morning is looking absolutely perfect. The water temperature is about 71°F, which is normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. This is the best on offer. After that, the swell eases into the 5-6 ft range for the rest of the week, with clean but less powerful conditions.

The following week, from the 25th onwards, the swell drops off. We get some cleaner windows with offshore winds, like the 26th and 27th, but the waves are smaller, around 3 ft to 6 ft, with periods around 10 seconds. The energy is moderate. It’s fun, user-friendly surf for intermediates and longboarders, but nothing to write home about. The 27th of July has a light breeze and good conditions, with a 4 ft East swell – a nice little session. By the 29th and 30th, the wind turns onshore and the swell gets weak, so it’s time to hang up the board.

So, the takeaway: the big swell from the 16th to the 20th is a write-off because of the wind, but Thursday the 23rd is your absolute best bet for a proper, clean, powerful session. After that, keep an eye on the 27th for a more relaxed paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Wed morning, near gales from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night).

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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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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611
552
366
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1150
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1832
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:54PM2.03m
9:12AM1.19m
9:38PM1.97m
10:01AM1.21m
10:20PM1.85m
10:50AM1.23m
11:01PM1.69m
11:42AM1.23m
11:41PM1.51m
12:36PM1.23m
00:23AM1.32m
1:36PM1.24m
1:11AM1.15m
Low Tide
2:08PM-0.04m
3:37AM0.05m
2:56PM-0.01m
4:19AM0.06m
3:43PM0.08m
4:59AM0.09m
4:31PM0.21m
5:38AM0.13m
5:21PM0.36m
6:17AM0.19m
6:18PM0.50m
6:57AM0.26m
7:26PM0.61m
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Temp °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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