
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,810 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into the 16-day outlook for the region.
We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out run of so-so conditions, with only a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping. The first notable surf is a solid pulse from Monday the 20th, but it comes with a catch. The water temp is sitting right on 21°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout is North Stradbroke – Pt Lookout on Monday the 20th. We’ve got a chunky ESE swell pushing 12 ft early, with a 10-second period and very strong wave energy (2477). That’s a lot of power, but the wind is a strong cross-off at 28 mph. It’s going to be a battle to get out, and the sets will be heavy. Honestly, this is expert territory – over 8 ft means it’s only for the very skilled. The swell direction (ESE) is a good match for the optimum E direction, so the lines should be there, but you’ll be earning every wave. By the afternoon, it drops to 10 ft but the wind stays strong. This is the biggest, most powerful period of the whole forecast, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.
The next small window is Saturday the 25th. That morning, we see a cleaner setup: 5 ft from the SSE (9 seconds) with a moderate wave energy (514), and a light cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. That’s a nice, clean look. The swell is small enough for intermediates, but the period is only 9 seconds, so it’s a bit more windswell-like. Not a world-beater, but probably the most user-friendly session of the whole run.
After that, surf drops right off. From Sunday the 26th right through to the end of the first week and into the start of August, we’re looking at a blank stretch. Swell heights drop below 3 ft, wave energy is weak (mostly under 100), and the conditions are either poor or tiny. There’s a whole week of nothing worth paddling for.
Then, right at the back end of the outlook, things perk up again. Monday the 3rd of August brings a new pulse: 6 ft from the SSE (9 seconds), with moderate wave energy (515). The wind is a light cross-on from the NE, so the surface won’t be glassy, but the swell is there. The real interest is Monday afternoon, when the period jumps to 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. Swell height is 5 ft from the SE, and wave energy climbs to 955. That long period will make for some well-shaped, powerful lines, especially at a point break like Pt Lookout. The wind is still cross-on, though, so it won’t be perfect. Still, it’s a promising sign after a long dry spell. Keep an eye on that date – it’s a week and a half away, so treat it as a hopeful long-range call rather than a lock.
Crowds at Pt Lookout can be a thing, especially when it’s on, but given this patchy forecast, you might find a bit more room. The break is fairly exposed and consistent, so it’ll pick up the scraps when others don’t. For the week of the 20th, Monday is the big day, but only for the brave. The 25th is the best bet for a solid, clean session that won’t beat you up. The 3rd of August is the one to watch if you’re a fan of longer-period groundswell.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2477 | 1810 | 1378 | 878 | 669 | 481 | 425 | 311 | 252 | 169 | 133 | 103 | 79 | 202 | 110 | 318 | 121 | 66 | 51 | 38 | 26 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:36PM1.23m | 00:23AM1.32m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:18PM0.50m | 6:57AM0.26m | 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 | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 12 | ENE 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | 11 | 104 | 2 | 425 | 311 | 252 | 169 | 133 | 103 | 79 | 76 | 97 | 172 | 121 | 66 | 51 | 38 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
— | — | — | 11 | 20 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 88 | 3 | 44 | 33 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SE 13 | S 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SSE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
2477 | 1810 | 1378 | 878 | 669 | 481 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 202 | 110 | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 224 | 224 | 82 | 82 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 45 | 14 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 92 | 82 | 57 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 45 |
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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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