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 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.1° C
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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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 896 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 1.5m and 9s 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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 shaping up for our little patch of coastline.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet run for the next week or so, but the second week pulls a bit of a surprise. The first few days have some small, clean waves, but nothing to get too excited about. The real standout is hiding in the back half of the forecast.

The best surf on offer is the Thursday morning session on the 30th of July. That’s the one to circle. Before that, it’s a waiting game. We’ve got a few marginal days, but nothing that screams “go.”

Right now, North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout is our only real option. It’s a consistent point break that’s fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday (21st July) kicks off with a 7ft easterly-southeast swell, period around 10 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the ESE at 19 mph, so it’s clean but a bit on the windy side. The combined energy is moderate (907). The afternoon is similar, a bit bigger in energy (1474) but still average conditions. Not the best day, but there’s size.

Wednesday (22nd July) we drop to 5ft in the morning, still cross-off, and then the afternoon turns glassy with a 5ft east swell. The wind goes near zero, and the energy drops to 327. That’s a sweet little window – clean, glassy, and small. It’s a good session for a longboard or a funboard.

Thursday (23rd July) morning is small, 4ft, with a light WSW wind, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the energy is weak (208). It’s ordinary. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind and it’s poor.

From Friday (24th July) through to Tuesday (29th July), it’s a real dry spell. The swell drops to nothing – 0.7ft to 2ft – with weak energy (22 to 71). The wind is strong offshore at times, but there’s just no wave to ride. It’s a solid gap of about 5 days with no real surf.

Then, Thursday morning the 30th of July. That’s the standout. The swell jumps back to 7ft from the SSE, period 9 seconds, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the SSE at 9 mph. The combined energy hits 926 (moderate to strong). This is the best looking window – clean, offshore, and a solid 7ft of swell. It’s going to be a good morning for intermediate to advanced surfers. The afternoon goes cross-shore and drops, so get out early.

After that, the weekend holds some small, clean waves. Saturday morning (1st August) has a 4ft SE swell, 11-second period, and a light offshore. The energy is 356. It’s a decent look, but nothing like the 30th.

The rest of the run into the first week of August is small and mostly poor, with onshore winds and rain. Not worth planning around.

So, to wrap it up: the big winner is Thursday morning, the 30th of July at Pt Lookout. Get on it early. The rest of the window is a slow burn with a couple of glassy moments mid-week, but nothing compares to that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

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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Sunday
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Monday
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1.4
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9
1.3
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8
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
896
842
510
365
311
264
169
133
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100
74
109
166
117
68
39
26
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25
15
33
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
25
SE
25
ESE
15
ESE
5
ESE
10
NW
10
WSW
10
NE
10
SSW
35
SSE
40
SSE
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15
SSW
10
NE
20
W
15
SSW
30
SSE
25
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High Tide
1:36PM1.24m
1:11AM1.15m
2:40PM1.26m
2:11AM1.01m
3:45PM1.31m
3:27AM0.92m
4:44PM1.38m
4:41AM0.90m
5:35PM1.46m
5:41AM0.92m
6:19PM1.55m
6:28AM0.96m
6:59PM1.64m
Low Tide
7:26PM0.61m
7:42AM0.32m
8:54PM0.65m
8:33AM0.37m
10:27PM0.62m
9:31AM0.39m
11:37PM0.55m
10:29AM0.37m
00:27AM0.46m
11:22AM0.33m
1:07AM0.38m
12:07PM0.26m
1:42AM0.31m
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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).

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