
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 1st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 1st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Sat 4 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
81 | 113 | 403 | 304 | 299 | 227 | 147 | 75 | 52 | 86 | 81 | 73 | 99 | 85 | 119 | 358 | 177 | 279 | 239 | 240 | 149 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:41AM0.98m | 7:16PM1.64m | 7:23AM0.99m | 7:54PM1.69m | 8:03AM1.00m | 8:31PM1.72m | 8:40AM1.02m | 9:07PM1.74m | 9:17AM1.02m | 9:42PM1.74m | 9:55AM1.03m | 10:16PM1.72m | 10:36AM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.38m | 12:23PM0.25m | 2:00AM0.33m | 1:03PM0.22m | 2:38AM0.29m | 1:42PM0.19m | 3:15AM0.26m | 2:19PM0.18m | 3:51AM0.25m | 2:55PM0.19m | 4:27AM0.24m | 3:32PM0.22m | 5:02AM0.24m | 4:11PM0.26m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | |
mm | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 6 | SE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | NE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 8 |
81 | 33 | 133 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 42 | 75 | 24 | 86 | 81 | 38 | 99 | 85 | 119 | 229 | 177 | 279 | 239 | 240 | 149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 10 | S 18 | S 17 | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | NE 9 | — | E 16 | E 15 | ESE 14 |
21 | 113 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 42 | 22 | 40 | 23 | 30 | 73 | 1 | 30 | 23 | — | 3 | — | 5 | 38 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | SE 9 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | S 9 | — | ESE 15 | ESE 14 |
8 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 42 | 104 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 3 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | N 3 | WNW 2 | — |
53 | 7 | 403 | 304 | 299 | 227 | 147 | 53 | 52 | 9 | — | — | 33 | — | — | 358 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 72 | 82 | 74 | 72 | 79 | 80 | 74 | 74 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 14 | 0 | 98 | 57 | 14 | 80 | 14 | 0 |
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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.
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Carindale. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carindale. Carindale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










