North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.42° S 153.53° E

North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.3° C
0.3° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island.

Look, I'm gonna be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We're staring down the barrel of a long, dry spell. From Thursday the 30th of July all the way through to the end of the weekend on the 2nd of August, it's pretty much a no-go. The swell is tiny, the wind is howling, and the wave energy is weak, sitting at only 41 to 277 (moderate). A few days even have a combined energy as low as 19 (weak). There's just nothing to get excited about. You'd be better off taking the dog for a walk.

Then we hit Monday the 3rd of August. Finally, a glimmer of hope. The morning starts to clean up with a light offshore breeze from the south. The swell fills in a bit, hitting 3 ft from the SE with a solid 11-second period, which is a nice groundswell. The combined energy jumps up to 276 (moderate), and the conditions are looking clean. It's not a classic Point Lookout bomb, but it's the first proper surfable day in the entire outlook. The wind stays light and the waves hold around 4 ft through the afternoon. This is your best bet for the whole forecast period, no question.

The rest of the week after that is a mix of ordinary and poor. Tuesday the 4th is small and fading, Wednesday the 5th has a bit of size but the wind is messy, and by Thursday the 6th the wind is back up to a fresh 19 mph. The energy drops back into the double digits, and it's just not worth paddling out for.

Things get a little interesting again on Saturday the 9th of August. The morning shows a 3 ft SE swell with a 9-second period and a moderate offshore wind, but the combined energy is back up to 173 (moderate). It's listed as "surfable but very ordinary," so keep your expectations in check. The next week is a bit of a mixed bag, with a few mornings showing offshore winds but the swell struggling to get any real size or consistency. By the 12th and 13th of August, the swell is pushing 3 ft with a nice 12-second period, and the energy is in the 200-300 range, but the wind is all over the shop – cross-shore, cross-on, making it messy.

So, the standout is clear: Monday the 3rd of August. The Point Lookout (North Stradbroke) morning session, with that 3 ft SE groundswell and a gentle offshore, is your best chance for a clean wave. It's a consistent break, but it can get crowded, so get in early. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on.

Beyond that, there's no real standout. The 12th and 13th could be worth a look if the wind plays ball, but it's a long way out and the forecast is less certain. The swell is there, but the wind direction is fighting it.

For the rest of the month, it's a waiting game. The surf is just not cooperating.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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2
0
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
ESE
13
0.7
E
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
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7
0.4
E
6
0.2
E
12
1.6
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
0.8
SE
13
1
SE
11
1.1
ESE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
26
18
17
43
47
26
12
12
182
136
140
205
242
255
113
51
55
78
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SSE
40
SSE
35
S
35
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
S
15
ESE
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
NE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:17AM1.11m
8:41PM1.79m
8:52AM1.15m
9:13PM1.78m
9:27AM1.19m
9:44PM1.73m
10:06AM1.23m
10:18PM1.64m
10:48AM1.26m
10:54PM1.51m
11:36AM1.30m
11:36PM1.36m
Low Tide
2:47AM0.21m
2:01PM0.12m
3:18AM0.18m
2:37PM0.12m
3:48AM0.16m
3:13PM0.15m
4:19AM0.16m
3:53PM0.21m
4:50AM0.17m
4:38PM0.29m
5:24AM0.19m
5:31PM0.39m
clear
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rain showers
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6:28
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6:26
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5:15
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Temp °C
19
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
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19
Feels °C
14
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10
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17
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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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