Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SE swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the next couple of weeks at Point Lookout (North Stradbroke). I’ll be honest, it’s a tough stretch overall. The first few days have some size, but the wind is a real problem. Then we slide into a long, flat, boring period where you’ll be lucky to find a knee-high wave. The end of the window shows a little more hope, but it’s a fight with the wind.
The standout session is Thursday afternoon, the 20th of August. We’ve got a solid 6ft ESE swell, period around 8 seconds, and a cross-off wind from the ESE at 12 mph. That should keep the waves relatively clean. The combined wave energy is moderate at 629. For a point break like Pt Lookout, that’s your best bet. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The rest of the first week is pretty grim. Wednesday the 19th has a bit of size (6ft SE) but the wind is howling, and the energy is high at 998, but it’s messy. The following days are tiny, with weak, short-period windswell. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd have glassy mornings, but the swell is only 3ft from the ENE. It’s surfable but very ordinary.
Then we hit a long dead zone. From Monday the 24th right through to Sunday the 30th of August, the swell just drops off. Most of it is 2ft to 3ft with weak energy, often below 100 (e.g., 39, 59, 61). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s not even clean. You’d be better off leaving the board at home.
Towards the end of the run, there’s a little hope. Monday morning the 31st of August brings a bit more life: 4ft from the E with a 7-second period, a solid offshore wind from the S at 15 mph, and energy back up to 242. It’s surfable, but the wind is strong, so it’ll be clean but challenging. The Tuesday and Wednesday after that, the 1st and 2nd of September, have some size (4ft, 3ft) but the wind is near gale-force from the SSE (28-31 mph). That’s strong offshore, which can make paddling out impossible for most. Not for beginners.
So, if you’re looking for a wave, Thursday the 20th of August is your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a long wait to the end of the month, and even then, it’s a battle. The middle of the run is a blank.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 292 | 688 | 334 | 369 | 215 | 365 | 160 | 123 | 99 | 82 | 86 | 69 | 104 | 99 | 97 | 81 | 83 | 87 | 81 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:35PM1.18m | 12:40PM1.29m | 00:22AM1.01m | 1:46PM1.27m | 1:31AM0.89m | 3:02PM1.28m | 3:08AM0.84m | 4:13PM1.34m | 4:31AM0.86m | 5:09PM1.44m | 5:26AM0.92m | 5:53PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:52AM0.31m | 6:52PM0.60m | 6:34AM0.39m | 8:26PM0.65m | 7:33AM0.46m | 10:11PM0.61m | 8:51AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.53m | 10:04AM0.44m | 00:04AM0.43m | 11:01AM0.36m | 00:39AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | 9 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 60 | 239 | 79 | 188 | 215 | 365 | 160 | 123 | 99 | 82 | 86 | 69 | 104 | 99 | 97 | 81 | 83 | 87 | 81 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 11 | — | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | NE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | NE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 71 | — | 60 | 13 | 5 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 9 | 6 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 10 | N 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 39 | 34 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 292 | 688 | 334 | 369 | 75 | 259 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 74 | 82 | 72 | 74 | 82 | 57 | 14 | 124 | 57 | 0 | 98 | 57 | 0 | 124 | 57 | 14 | 124 | 57 |
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