North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve had a good look at the coming swell window for Point Lookout, and I’m not gonna lie – this is a tough one. The next week and a half is a real mixed bag of wind and wonky conditions, but there is a day that’s got me properly keen.

We start off with nothing to write home about. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are tiny, with poor surf and a weak combined energy (51 to 18). Wednesday the 15th cleans up with a stiff offshore breeze from the SSE, but the swell is barely a ripple at 0.3ft to 0.7ft, so it’s a washout. Thursday the 16th sees a sudden jump in size – 7ft to 7ft of SE swell – but the wind is howling offshore at 28-35 mph, making it near impossible to paddle into. The energy is moderate (492-514), but not worth the hassle.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th stay big, with 8ft to 8ft of ESE swell and solid combined energy in the 600 to 900 range. The wind is a strong cross-off though, so while it’s clean, it’s powerful and messy. Sunday the 19th pushes up to 10ft, with energy hitting 1436 and 1783 – that’s strong stuff. But again, strong cross-off winds and a marginal tide rating mean it’s only for the brave and experienced.

Now, here’s the standout. Tuesday the 21st of July is the day to circle. The morning session at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout is looking excellent. A solid 7ft of ESE groundswell, with a 10-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the SSE (16 mph) keeping it glassy and clean. The combined energy is a strong 1385, so there’s plenty of push. This is true point break territory, and the E direction is bang on the optimum for this spot. It’s not for the faint-hearted – that size is expert territory – but for those who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be a proper session. The afternoon drops to 6ft, still clean, but the energy fades (584) and the tide might be a factor.

After that, the week from the 22nd to the 28th fades back into small, weak surf (2ft to 4ft) with a mix of cross-off and onshore breezes. The energy drops to the low hundreds, and the conditions are ordinary. The wind swings around from the north and west, bringing choppy and messy surface conditions. Not worth getting wet for.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Tuesday the 21st is the one day where it all clicks for the experienced crew. After that, it’s a long, quiet run through to the end of the month. It’s a blank run, but for this area, that’s not unusual – the ocean will come back around.

Rusty.

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