Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty.
Looks like we're in for a bit of a quiet spell to kick things off. The surf is going to be small and pretty average for the first week or so, with a few windows where it's surfable but nothing to get too worked up about. The one true standout for the whole period is the morning of the 27th of August at Point Lookout.
Let's start with what's on offer. From Saturday the 22nd of August through to Tuesday the 25th of August, we're looking at waves in the 2ft to 3ft range, with short, weak 7 to 8 second periods from the ENE. The energy is low, mostly two-digit readings (73 to 97), so there's not much oomph behind them. The mornings are the cleaner option, especially on Saturday and Sunday with a cross-off breeze, and Tuesday the 25th is glassy as a mirror. You'll get some small, weak peelers that are okay for a learner or for someone just wanting to get wet, but don't expect any punch.
Now, pull into Wednesday the 26th of August. The swell bumps up to 3ft, still from the E with an 8 second period. The combined energy is starting to build, hitting 133 in the morning. But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore for most of the day, so it's going to be lumpy and choppy. Not worth the drive on its own.
Thursday the 27th of August is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the ENE, still with a short 8 second period, but the energy jumps to a solid 322 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore from the SSE. That's the standout moment for Point Lookout (North Stradbroke). The offshore wind will have it clean and lined up. It's expert-only territory at 5ft on a point break like this, so keep that in mind. The afternoon drops slightly to 4ft but the wind swings to a stronger cross-off, so the morning is the pick.
After that, from Friday the 28th of August right through to Saturday the 5th of September, we're back to small, ordinary conditions. Waves range from 2ft to 4ft, mostly from the ENE, with the odd E swell. The energy bounces around from 88 up to 220, but the wind is inconsistent - some glassy mornings (like the 29th of August and the 1st of September) but mostly cross-off or onshore breezes that keep it from being a quality wave. It's surfable if you're desperate, but don't cancel your plans.
Water temp at Point Lookout is sitting at a mild 69°F. That's just 0.5°F cooler than average for this time of year, so it's pretty standard - nothing unusual.
So, the bottom line: the best bet is the morning of the 27th of August at Point Lookout. Otherwise, you're looking at a lot of small, weak, and ordinary days.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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82 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 81 | 78 | 54 | 58 | 83 | 92 | 92 | 116 | 123 | 121 | 124 | 190 | 244 | 206 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:08AM0.84m | 4:13PM1.34m | 4:31AM0.86m | 5:09PM1.44m | 5:26AM0.92m | 5:53PM1.54m | 6:07AM1.00m | 6:30PM1.64m | 6:43AM1.08m | 7:04PM1.72m | 7:16AM1.17m | 7:36PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.61m | 8:51AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.53m | 10:04AM0.44m | 00:04AM0.43m | 11:01AM0.36m | 00:39AM0.34m | 11:46AM0.27m | 1:10AM0.27m | 12:26PM0.18m | 1:39AM0.20m | 1:03PM0.12m | 2:08AM0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
82 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 81 | 78 | 54 | 58 | 83 | 92 | 92 | 116 | 123 | 121 | 124 | 190 | 244 | 206 | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | E 12 | SE 16 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | E 15 | S 9 | E 13 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
44 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 77 | 135 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 14 | E 12 | E 11 | E 9 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | S 13 | S 10 | — | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | E 16 | NE 14 | E 14 | NE 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 |
34 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 72 | 79 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 124 | 61 | 38 | 80 | 0 | 82 | 82 | 74 |
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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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