Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, S swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Aug 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window for the Point Lookout area on North Stradbroke is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, with only a few brief moments that are *just* surfable. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is a touch cooler than average for late August, but nothing wild.
The first real chance to get wet looks like Friday morning, August 28th, at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout. It’s a point break that’s fairly exposed to the east, and the E swell is bumping along at 3 feet with a short 7-second period. The combined swell energy is weak (103), so it’s not got much punch. The wind is a gentle 9 mph offshore from the south, which will keep it clean, but the overall vibe is “surfable but very ordinary.” Don’t expect any fireworks. There’s another sniff on Tuesday morning, September 1st, with 2 feet of E swell, 10-second period, and weak energy (96). That offshore breeze is gone, replaced by a light cross-offshore wind, so the waves will be clean but ankle-to-knee high.
Then we hit a bit of a lull until Saturday morning, September 5th, when things get interesting for one brief moment. The swell drops right off to 2 feet, but the wind goes completely glassy – zero wind from the WNW. That’s a rare treat for a point break. The E swell is coming in at a 10-second period, so it’s got a bit of shape to it, but the combined energy is still weak (90). This is your best bet for a clean, small-wave session, but keep the expectations low. The same day, the afternoon kicks up a 4 foot NNE windswell with a terrible 5-second period and a choppy mess.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. There’s a glimmer on Monday afternoon, September 7th, when a SE swell arrives with a 10-second period and moderate energy (199). The swell is only 3 feet, but the ESE wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean but blown out and messy. The next day, Tuesday afternoon, September 8th, sees a very long-period 16-second SE groundswell roll in, but it’s tiny at 1 foot. That kind of period is usually good for a point break like this, but with that little size, it’s barely a ripple. The wind is gentle and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean if you’re desperate.
Honestly, the standout session across the whole 16 days is that glassy Saturday morning, September 5th. It’s not big, but it’s clean and the wind is perfect. Everything else is small, short-period, or blown out. The crowds there can be an issue at times, but with conditions this average, you’ll likely have it all to yourself.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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99 | 92 | 85 | 91 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 90 | 91 | 35 | 128 | 42 | 27 | 165 | 22 | 22 | 53 | 48 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 7:16AM1.17m | 7:36PM1.77m | 7:49AM1.25m | 8:08PM1.77m | 8:23AM1.33m | 8:39PM1.73m | 8:59AM1.40m | 9:12PM1.64m | 9:37AM1.45m | 9:47PM1.51m | 10:20AM1.48m | 10:26PM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39AM0.20m | 1:03PM0.12m | 2:08AM0.14m | 1:40PM0.09m | 2:36AM0.11m | 2:18PM0.09m | 3:04AM0.09m | 2:58PM0.12m | 3:33AM0.09m | 3:41PM0.18m | 4:04AM0.12m | 4:29PM0.28m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 5 |
99 | 92 | 85 | 79 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 26 | 25 | 35 | 21 | 42 | 27 | 44 | 22 | 22 | 53 | 48 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | NNE 6 | NE 12 | — | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 12 | NE 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 10 | NE 15 | NE 13 | E 9 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 17 | NE 12 | E 10 |
4 | 6 | 6 | — | 39 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NE 8 | — | NE 12 | — | SE 15 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | N 15 | NE 13 | SSE 9 | NE 12 | SE 18 | NE 12 | SE 16 | SE 16 |
2 | 9 | — | 6 | — | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | SSE 6 | SE 4 | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | S 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | — |
1 | 55 | 45 | 91 | — | 24 | 20 | 90 | 91 | 43 | 128 | 90 | 89 | 165 | 115 | 47 | 30 | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 82 | 82 | 72 | 0 | 82 | 72 | 72 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 66 | 82 | 124 | 72 | 79 | 82 | 14 |
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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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