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 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
20.6° C
0.4° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 10th 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, and I’ve gotta be straight with you—this forecast for Point Lookout is a real test of patience. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off, but there’s a flicker of hope right at the end that could make the wait worthwhile. Let’s break it down.

We’re starting off with a bit of a tease. Sunday morning, 9th August, there’s a tiny 1.0m easterly swell rolling in at 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the west at just 3 mph. The water’s sitting at 69°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The energy is weak (180), and while the conditions are “surfable,” the waves are very ordinary. It’s not enough to get excited about.

Then the door slams shut. From Sunday afternoon all the way through to the morning of Thursday, 20th August, it’s a long, dry spell. Day after day of sub-1m slop, strong winds, and poor surf conditions. Monday 10th brings a 1.6m northerly windswell but with a howling 25 mph onshore breeze—total mess. The weeks after that are dominated by weak, short-period easterly swells and fresh to strong breezes. The only highlight in the wind is a few mornings of clean offshore, but the swell is just too small (0.4m to 0.9m) to bother paddling out for.

The first real sign of life comes on Thursday morning, 20th August. We’ve got a 2.4m easterly swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore out of the south at 19 mph. The energy jumps to 1079 (strong), and the conditions are “fresh offshore and clean.” The forecast calls it marginal due to tide, but for the experienced crew, this is the first proper window. It’s a point break, so that long-period groundswell (10 seconds) will wrap in nicely, and with the wind off the land, it’ll be lined up. This is the standout for the first half of the run—don’t expect perfection, but it’s the only game in town.

But the real gem is hiding at the end. Friday morning, 21st August, the swell holds at a solid 2.0m from the east, 10 seconds, and the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the west-southwest—cross-off, clean conditions. The energy is 771 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer. The waves will have shape, the wind won’t shred them, and the point break setup (North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout) is ideal for that east swell. It’s a consistent, intermediate-friendly spot, but crowds are possible here, so get there early.

After that, it falls apart again. Saturday and Sunday the 22nd and 23rd show 1.9m to 1.7m easterly swell, but the wind swings onshore or cross-shore, making it lumpy and messy. The period stretches to 11 seconds on Saturday, which would normally be a treat for a reef or point, but the cross-wind ruins it.

So here’s the bottom line: there’s a long, frustrating gap with no real surf for the first 11 days. The standout is Friday morning, 21st August, at Point Lookout—2.0m east swell, light offshore wind, clean lines. Thursday morning 20th August is a backup if you’re desperate. The rest? Sit on the beach and watch the kites. But don’t lose hope—this coast tends to turn around, and forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
1.6
N
6
1.4
NNE
6
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
9
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9
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9
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E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.9
SSE
7
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
152
117
119
169
149
74
57
57
63
83
61
60
41
41
41
90
27
27
27
27
31
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
NNE
35
N
40
NNW
45
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
25
NNE
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
SE
30
S
30
S
30
SE
35
SSE
30
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
Wind State
glassy
on
on
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:20PM1.73m
5:35AM1.01m
6:15PM1.86m
6:31AM1.10m
7:04PM1.95m
7:20AM1.19m
7:49PM1.98m
8:06AM1.27m
8:30PM1.95m
8:49AM1.34m
9:08PM1.86m
9:32AM1.38m
9:45PM1.72m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.21m
00:16AM0.28m
11:22AM0.12m
1:05AM0.17m
12:18PM0.04m
1:47AM0.09m
1:08PM-0.02m
2:27AM0.04m
1:55PM-0.03m
3:03AM0.02m
2:40PM0.02m
3:38AM0.03m
3:24PM0.11m
part cloud
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5:21
5:21
5:22
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Temp °C
17
19
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16
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Feels °C
16
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7
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11
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11
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11
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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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