Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, ESE swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s coming.
Honestly, mate, across this whole 16-day window, there isn’t one standout session. It’s a flat, wind-beaten stretch, and the best you’ll find is a few cleanish but tiny windows. The first surf kicks off Monday the 17th, but it ain’t worth rushing out for. A 6ft swell out of the ESE might sound alright, but with a 25 mph cross-off wind and a short, weak 7-second period, it’s a mess. Wave energy is moderate at best (331). Water temp is 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year.
The first week is all cross-off winds and short-period ESE swell, keeping things poor. On Wednesday the 19th, you get a bit of a period bump to 11 seconds on a 4ft ESE swell, with wave energy jumping to 458 – the most interesting pulse of the whole run. But moderate cross-off winds mess it up, so still a pass. Thursday the 20th is much the same.
The best chance for a paddle comes Friday the 21st. Swell drops to 4ft from the E, period still short at 7 seconds, but the wind goes glassy (3 mph from the ENE). That’s the cleanest it’ll be all week. Energy is weak at 153, so you won’t get much push, but the surface will be smooth. If you’re desperate, grab a longboard and get out early.
From Saturday the 22nd through the start of September, the swell stays tiny (2ft to 3ft) and the wind either onshore or cross-off. It’s a long, quiet spell. A few mornings on the 28th and 29th of August have light winds and small clean lines, but that’s knee-high at best. There’s just no power in the ocean.
For Point Lookout, this is a proper dry spell. The constant cross-off wind and tiny swell mean a frustrating couple of weeks. The best wave energy shows up once, on Wednesday the 19th, but without good wind it’s a tease. The glassy Friday morning on the 21st is the only real chance for a surf, and even then, it’s ordinary. Stay hopeful, but don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon morning, light winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 316 | 340 | 337 | 283 | 322 | 321 | 327 | 404 | 171 | 182 | 245 | 160 | 130 | 104 | 83 | 83 | 124 | 133 | 127 | 102 | 107 |
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 | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:59AM1.37m | 10:57PM1.36m | 11:46AM1.34m | 11:35PM1.18m | 12:40PM1.29m | 00:22AM1.01m | 1:46PM1.27m | 1:31AM0.89m | 3:02PM1.28m | 3:08AM0.84m | 4:13PM1.34m | 4:31AM0.86m | 5:09PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:54PM0.36m | 5:16AM0.22m | 5:46PM0.49m | 5:52AM0.31m | 6:52PM0.60m | 6:34AM0.39m | 8:26PM0.65m | 7:33AM0.46m | 10:11PM0.61m | 8:51AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.53m | 10:04AM0.44m | 00:04AM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | E 13 | E 10 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 12 | — | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 16 | 65 | 8 | 122 | — | 54 | 171 | 40 | 245 | 160 | 130 | 104 | 83 | 83 | 124 | 133 | 127 | 102 | 107 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | ENE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 75 | 53 | — | 104 | 23 | 22 | — | 28 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | S 9 | — | S 8 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 316 | 340 | 337 | 283 | 322 | 321 | 327 | 404 | — | 182 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 82 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 74 | 79 | 79 | 72 | 74 | 82 | 57 | 0 | 98 | 57 | 14 | 98 | 57 | 14 | 124 | 57 |
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