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 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.2° C
0.2° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 27th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 27th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout. It’s a bit of a slow burn for the next week, but there’s a little light at the end of the tunnel.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 70°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing to write home about but you won’t freeze.

Right now, it’s a quiet start. Monday afternoon is tiny, just 0.7ft of easterly groundswell with a 12-second period, but the cross-off southeasterly wind is making it look clean. Still, with only 17 units of energy pushing through, it’s not worth paddling for. Tuesday and Wednesday stay small and weak, with the swell barely getting past 2ft and short periods under 9 seconds. The energy is dribbling in, mostly under 35 units, so you’re looking at a flat spell.

Thursday morning the 30th sees a fresh offshore breeze from the SSE hitting 19 mph, keeping it clean, but the swell is still only 2ft with a 7-second period. It’s a skunk session size-wise. Friday the 31st is the first real kicker – the swell jumps to 5ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, both from the east, with a strong offshore SSE wind blowing 25 mph. The energy picks up to 210 and 297 units. But here’s the rub: the period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a messy, short-interval wind swell, and while it’s clean, it’s gonna be hard work to paddle into. The strong breeze will keep the surface clean, but the quality is poor for a proper wave.

The first weekend of August hangs in the mediocre zone, with Saturday morning dropping back to 3ft and Sunday morning at 4ft under fresh offshore winds. The energy is moderate (257 units on Sunday morning), but the period is still short. The real standout in the whole outlook is the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is 4ft from the southeast, with a proper 11-second period, and the energy is pumping at 393 units. The wind is light from the south, blowing offshore, so it’s gonna be glassy clean. That’s a genuine groundswell with decent shape, and the point setup at Pt Lookout should handle that nicely. The direction is from the southeast, which is not the optimum east, but close enough to wrap in well. The morning session that day is the pick of the bunch.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. The 6th and 7th of August see bigger swell – 6ft to 7ft – but the period stays short, and the wind is either cross-off or strong offshore. The energy is strong (over 400 units), but the quality is poor, and it’ll be a challenge for anyone but the experts. The 8th of August is similar, with 6ft to 6ft and marginal conditions. The 10th and 11th drop off again, with the swell fading below 3ft and cleaner winds but not much push.

Honestly, if you’re itching for a surf, wait for the morning of the 9th of August. That’s your best shot for a clean, solid wave with a bit of grunt. Everything else is either too small, too short-period, or too windy. It’s a typical winter pattern – long waits between the good ones.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Mon
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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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12
0.4
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0.3
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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33
32
107
192
229
59
69
136
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152
229
154
Wind (km/h)
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5
ESE
10
N
15
W
10
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SW
30
SSE
30
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High Tide
6:59PM1.64m
7:07AM1.01m
7:35PM1.72m
7:43AM1.06m
8:09PM1.77m
8:17AM1.11m
8:41PM1.79m
8:52AM1.15m
9:13PM1.78m
9:27AM1.19m
9:44PM1.73m
10:06AM1.23m
10:18PM1.64m
Low Tide
1:42AM0.31m
12:48PM0.20m
2:15AM0.25m
1:25PM0.14m
2:47AM0.21m
2:01PM0.12m
3:18AM0.18m
2:37PM0.12m
3:48AM0.16m
3:13PM0.15m
4:19AM0.16m
3:53PM0.21m
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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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