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 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
20.9° C
0.2° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 209 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. 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+) 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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 the cards for North Stradbroke Island – Point Lookout over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up – the forecast is a mixed bag, and for the first few days, we’re scraping the bottom of the barrel. Thursday the 23rd morning is the first real chance to get wet, but it’s a tough call. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (178). The wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 15 mph, which keeps things clean, but the conditions are just ordinary. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are pretty flat and unremarkable – the swell drops right off. There’s a glimmer on Saturday morning, with a 4 ft southerly swell and a 9-second period, and the combined energy picks up to a moderate 377. The wind is a clean offshore from the SSE at 16 mph, and the conditions are described as “good surf conditions.” That’s your best bet for the first week, but it’s not a standout. The rest of the week into early next week is a write-off, with tiny waves and poor conditions.

Now, we hit a gap. There’s nothing worth paddling out for from Sunday the 27th through to Thursday the 30th – just small, weak, and messy. You’re looking at a solid 4-5 day stretch of flatness.

The next flicker of life comes on Friday the 31st, but it’s a messy one. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the SSE, with a 9-second period and moderate energy (401), but the wind is a strong cross-shore from the west at 28 mph, creating a messy cross-chop. Not what you’d call surfable. Saturday the 1st of August is similar – 5 ft to 5 ft from the SE, but the wind is all over the place, and the conditions are poor.

The best on offer in this whole 16-day window is likely Sunday the 2nd of August, morning. The swell drops to 4 ft from the SE, with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (133). But the wind is glassy – dead calm, 0 mph from the NE. That’s a major positive. The surf will be clean and small, perfect for a longboard or a mid-length. It’s not a big swell, but the glassy conditions make it the standout session. The crowd is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few friends out, but it’s worth it for the empty, clean lines.

After that, Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th offer some small, clean waves with offshore winds, but nothing to write home about. The 4 ft to 4 ft swell from the SE with a 7-8 second period is rideable but ordinary. The combined energy is moderate (161-224).

The last notable event is Wednesday the 5th of August, morning. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the SE, with a 9-second period and strong energy (527), but the wind is a cross-shore from the west at 9 mph, creating a slight cross-chop. The conditions are marginal. After that, the outlook fades out with small, weak waves through the rest of the week.

So, in summary: the first week is a struggle, with only Saturday the 25th morning offering a decent enough window. Then a long flat spell hits. The real standout is Sunday the 2nd of August, morning – glassy conditions on a small, clean east swell. If you’re after something with a bit more power, Wednesday the 5th of August morning has some energy, but the wind is a bit messy. Don’t get too excited about the long-range stuff – it’s a long way off and the confidence is low.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.1
E
8
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E
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
S
9
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.4
SE
10
0.3
E
7
0.4
SE
10
0.2
E
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.6
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
133
130
78
76
132
202
93
54
40
27
10
24
12
32
27
12
26
48
50
38
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
NNW
10
WSW
35
S
45
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
5
S
10
ENE
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
NNE
25
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Wind State
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cross-on
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off
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
7:07AM1.01m
7:35PM1.72m
7:43AM1.06m
8:09PM1.77m
Low Tide
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
12:48PM0.20m
2:15AM0.25m
1:25PM0.14m
2:47AM0.21m
cloud
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5:12
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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