North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty.

Looks like we're in for a bit of a quiet spell to kick things off. The surf is going to be small and pretty average for the first week or so, with a few windows where it's surfable but nothing to get too worked up about. The one true standout for the whole period is the morning of the 27th of August at Point Lookout.

Let's start with what's on offer. From Saturday the 22nd of August through to Tuesday the 25th of August, we're looking at waves in the 2ft to 3ft range, with short, weak 7 to 8 second periods from the ENE. The energy is low, mostly two-digit readings (73 to 97), so there's not much oomph behind them. The mornings are the cleaner option, especially on Saturday and Sunday with a cross-off breeze, and Tuesday the 25th is glassy as a mirror. You'll get some small, weak peelers that are okay for a learner or for someone just wanting to get wet, but don't expect any punch.

Now, pull into Wednesday the 26th of August. The swell bumps up to 3ft, still from the E with an 8 second period. The combined energy is starting to build, hitting 133 in the morning. But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore for most of the day, so it's going to be lumpy and choppy. Not worth the drive on its own.

Thursday the 27th of August is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the ENE, still with a short 8 second period, but the energy jumps to a solid 322 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore from the SSE. That's the standout moment for Point Lookout (North Stradbroke). The offshore wind will have it clean and lined up. It's expert-only territory at 5ft on a point break like this, so keep that in mind. The afternoon drops slightly to 4ft but the wind swings to a stronger cross-off, so the morning is the pick.

After that, from Friday the 28th of August right through to Saturday the 5th of September, we're back to small, ordinary conditions. Waves range from 2ft to 4ft, mostly from the ENE, with the odd E swell. The energy bounces around from 88 up to 220, but the wind is inconsistent - some glassy mornings (like the 29th of August and the 1st of September) but mostly cross-off or onshore breezes that keep it from being a quality wave. It's surfable if you're desperate, but don't cancel your plans.

Water temp at Point Lookout is sitting at a mild 69°F. That's just 0.5°F cooler than average for this time of year, so it's pretty standard - nothing unusual.

So, the bottom line: the best bet is the morning of the 27th of August at Point Lookout. Otherwise, you're looking at a lot of small, weak, and ordinary days.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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