
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, ESE swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag for North Stradbroke – Pt Lookout. We’ve got some serious wind issues for the first week or so, and it’s going to feel like a long wait before things come together. But if you’re patient, there’s a genuine standout on the horizon that’ll make it all worthwhile.
Right now, through to the end of July and into the first few days of August, it’s pretty grim. Tuesday the 28th is flat and messy, with tiny 1 ft ESE swells, and the next few days don’t get any better. Wednesday the 29th is cross-shore junk, and Thursday the 30th morning has clean conditions with a 19 mph southerly offshore, but the swell is just a pathetic 2 ft from the ENE – hardly worth the paddle. By Friday the 31st, we’ve got a solid 16-19 mph cross-off breeze from the SSE, but still only 2 ft of weak, short-period E swell (combined energy of only 72-76). It’s clean but tiny. The first of August is much the same – fresh offshore winds but barely a ripple (0.7 ft to 1 ft). Don’t bother.
Then comes Sunday the 2nd of August. Things start to stir. We get a jump in swell to 4 ft from the east, combined energy hits 201 – moderate – and the wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-off from the SE. The catch? It’s only scored as “surfable but very ordinary conditions”. So while there’s a bit more push, the quality isn’t there yet. Monday the 3rd morning offers up a 2 ft SE groundswell with a 14-second period and combined energy of 249, but it’s still not clean enough to get excited about. That afternoon, the wind picks up again and kills it.
From Tuesday the 4th through to Friday the 7th of August, we’re getting hammered by strong to near-gale force offshore winds – 25-31 mph from the south and SSE. The swell is there, up to 5 ft, and it’s clean, but you won’t be able to paddle into a thing. It’s a classic case of the wind being too strong of a good thing. Honestly, kites would be loving it more than surfboards.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 8th of August – watch out. We’ve got a 6 ft ESE swell with a 9-second period, combined energy of 698 (strong), and a fresh 22 mph SSE offshore wind. It’s scored as marginal, but the size and power are there, and the wind is clean offshore. This is early days for the big stuff.
But the real standout is Sunday the 9th of August. This is the one. Pt Lookout is set to pump. Expect a 8 ft ESE swell (over 8 ft, so it’s for experts only – if you’re a beginner, stay out of the way) with a 10-second period and combined energy of a massive 1835 – very strong. The wind is a moderate 16 mph southerly offshore, meaning clean, lined-up waves. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction (ESE) matches the optimum (E) well enough, and the quality rating backs it up. It’s a point break, so that longer-period groundswell energy (10 seconds is a solid swell period) will wrap in beautifully. Expect some size, power, and clean faces. With crowds listed as "sometimes", you can expect company, but it won’t be a circus. This is your window.
Monday the 10th of August still has good leftovers: 5 ft to 6 ft from the ESE (energy around 615-690), with a gentle offshore from the south in the morning. Good, but not as epic as Sunday. Tuesday the 11th keeps the party going with a 6 ft easterly swell, 11-second period, and combined energy of 720, with light cross-off winds. Very good conditions. Wednesday the 12th is similar, with 5 ft to 5 ft and a clean 9 mph offshore. Solid, but the real peak was Sunday.
So, to sum it up: the first ten days are a write-off. Wind, tiny surf, or too much wind. Don’t bother until Sunday the 9th of August. That’s the one clear standout – big, clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew. After that, the week that follows has decent waves but nothing that’ll top that Sunday. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, mark that date.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 13 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 6 | SE 15 | ESE 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 10 |
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25 | 39 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 17 | 100 | 48 | 51 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 112 | 109 | 99 | 160 | 104 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:35PM1.72m | 7:43AM1.06m | 8:09PM1.77m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:48PM0.20m | 2:15AM0.25m | 1:25PM0.14m | 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 | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 14 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 12 | SSE 10 | SE 16 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
4 | 39 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 48 | 51 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 69 | 81 | 50 | 54 | 39 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 13 | S 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 18 | E 12 | SSE 10 | SE 15 | ESE 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 10 |
8 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 109 | 99 | 160 | 104 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | E 18 | E 17 | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | E 14 | ESE 13 |
25 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 45 | 35 | 32 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | — | NNE 2 | — | — | SW 2 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 39 | 128 | 100 | 28 | 51 | 75 | 45 | 74 | 131 | 112 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 74 | 45 | 124 | 93 | 92 | 82 | 70 | 74 | 82 | 72 | 82 | 82 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 79 |
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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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