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 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.2° 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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Point Lookout. It’s a quiet stretch, no two ways about it. The whole 16-day window is mostly tiny, weak surf, with only a few moments that are even worth thinking about.

Starting off this Friday, July 31st, it’s a total write-off. We’ve got a 2ft east-northeast swell, but a cross-offshore wind at 25 mph and the energy is weak at 79. Saturday, August 1st is even worse—1ft in the morning, dropping to 0.7ft in the afternoon. The wind is offshore, but there’s nothing to ride. Sunday, August 2nd sees a bump to 4ft from the east-southeast in the morning, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s messy. The energy is moderate at 183, but it’s still poor surf. The afternoon has a weird 0.5-second period swell from the southeast at 2ft, giving 270 energy, but it’s marginal and questionable.

Monday, August 3rd is the first time we get something surfable, but it’s ordinary. The morning has a 2ft southeast swell, clean with a light offshore wind, and the energy is 224—moderate. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Monday afternoon and Tuesday, August 4th are back to poor. There’s a gap of nothing worthwhile until Saturday, August 8th.

On Saturday, August 8th, the afternoon shows a 2ft east swell with a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and the energy ticks up to 101—barely moderate. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Then there’s another lull until Tuesday, August 11th, where the morning brings a 3ft north-northwest swell with a 5-second period and 125 energy—still poor, but clean.

The only real standout is on Wednesday, August 12th. The morning has a 2ft east swell, a 10-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the south at 12 mph. The energy is 138—moderate—and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not big, but it’s the cleanest, most lined-up it’s going to get. That’s your best bet. After that, Thursday, August 13th has a 2ft east swell with an 11-second period and 211 energy, but the wind is cross-offshore and it’s still rated poor. Friday, August 14th morning is the last little flicker, with a 2ft east swell, a gentle offshore, and 101 energy.

Water temp is sitting at 70°F with a +0.4°F anomaly, so it’s average for this time of year.

Look, it’s a quiet spell. If you’re desperate, the morning of August 12th is your window. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, which is good, but the swell just isn’t there. For beginners, nothing is too big, but it’s so small it’s frustrating. For experts, there’s nothing to get excited about. It’s a waiting game, but forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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5
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12
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6
1.3
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
48
18
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12
190
118
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96
79
127
117
47
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37
55
118
95
61
54
38
Wind (km/h)
40
SSE
35
SSE
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S
35
SSE
35
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25
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E
10
S
10
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5
NW
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20
NNE
20
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NNE
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WNW
20
SSE
15
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High Tide
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
12:33PM1.34m
00:27AM1.19m
1:42PM1.38m
1:36AM1.05m
Low Tide
3:48AM0.16m
3:13PM0.15m
4:19AM0.16m
3:53PM0.21m
4:50AM0.17m
4:38PM0.29m
5:24AM0.19m
5:31PM0.39m
6:03AM0.22m
6:39PM0.49m
6:50AM0.26m
8:09PM0.54m
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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).

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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