Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SE 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 (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer for North Stradbroke – Pt Lookout over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up, it's a pretty bleak run for the next 16 days. There's no standout session that'll have you calling in sick. The swell is tiny, mostly hanging around the 2 ft to 4 ft mark, and while the wind is often offshore or cross-offshore, the wave energy is just too weak to get excited about. The combined energy of all swells directed here sits in the low to moderate range, with the highest reading hitting 210 (moderate) on Sunday the 9th of August afternoon, but even then, the wind is cross-on and choppy, ruining any chance of a decent wave.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no dramatic changes there.
Honestly, the whole period is a write-off for a proper surf. There are long gaps between mornings with a "surfable" tag, but even those are described as "very ordinary conditions". The best of a bad bunch might be Sunday morning, the 9th of August. The swell is 4 ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is glassy – that's a rare moment of calm. The combined energy is 183 (moderate), so it's not totally flat. It's a point break, so it's fairly exposed to the east swell, but with this size, it's small and weak. Expect it to be inconsistent, as the energy is low. Crowds are possible at Pt Lookout (Point Lookout) on a clean day, but honestly, with this quality, it'll be quiet.
Monday morning, the 18th of August, is another one to not get too excited about. Swell is 2 ft from the east, period 11 seconds, and glassy again. The combined energy is 159 (moderate), but it's still tiny. The longer period (11 seconds) suggests a bit more shape, but for a point break, it's not enough to make it worthwhile.
For the rest of the fortnight, it's a mix of small swell, moderate to fresh offshore winds that make it hard to paddle into, or choppy cross-onshore conditions. The whole setup is a dud. If you're a kite surfer, the afternoons with stronger cross-off winds might be more interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it's a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 96 | 94 | 94 | 115 | 46 | 29 | 38 | 158 | 120 | 97 | 70 | 52 | 24 | 74 | 90 | 114 | 85 | 86 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:18PM1.64m | 10:48AM1.26m | 10:54PM1.51m | 11:36AM1.30m | 11:36PM1.36m | 12:33PM1.34m | 00:27AM1.19m | 1:42PM1.38m | 1:36AM1.05m | 2:59PM1.47m | 3:02AM0.96m | 4:15PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:50AM0.17m | 4:38PM0.29m | 5:24AM0.19m | 5:31PM0.39m | 6:03AM0.22m | 6:39PM0.49m | 6:50AM0.26m | 8:09PM0.54m | 7:51AM0.28m | 9:51PM0.51m | 9:04AM0.27m | 11:15PM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 79 | 38 | 94 | 115 | 22 | 21 | 32 | 158 | 120 | 97 | 70 | 52 | 24 | 74 | 90 | 114 | 85 | 25 | 167 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | S 6 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 96 | 94 | 34 | 19 | 46 | 29 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 14 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | E 18 | S 7 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 14 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 57 | 23 | 15 | 26 | 21 | 38 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SE 2 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 86 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98 | 14 | 0 | 82 | 14 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 45 | 82 | 72 | 82 | 79 | 72 |
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