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 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout sea temperature is
21.1° C
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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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,378 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – the next two weeks at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout are a real mixed bag, and honestly, a bit of a struggle for the first week. The water temp is sitting right on average for the time of year at 70°, so nothing to complain about on that front. We’ve got a decent pulse of swell coming in, but the wind is playing havoc with it for most of the run.

The action kicks off this Monday afternoon (20th July) with a serious 10ft ESE swell, but it’s being hammered by a strong 28 mph SSE breeze. The combined energy is massive at 1810, but it’s a messy one – this is really more for the kite crew than paddle surfers. Tuesday (21st July) is a bit more manageable with 7ft ESE swell, but the wind is still a fresh cross-off, making it a tough paddle. The energy drops a bit but is still punchy (907 to 1554).

Wednesday morning (22nd July) sees the swell drop to 5ft from the E, with a gentle cross breeze. It’s a bit lumpy, but the afternoon is where we get our first real chance: 5ft from the E with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 319. This is a solid bet for a few fun waves, but it’s not a standout.

Thursday morning (23rd July) is small and clean with 4ft from the E and a light offshore from the WSW, but it’s ordinary. The standouts in this whole window? Look at Saturday morning (25th July). We’ve got 4ft of swell from the S with a 9-second period, but the real winner is the light offshore wind from the SW. The break is clean, the energy is moderate at 342, and while it’s not huge, the conditions will be glassy. This is your best bet for a clean, cruisy session, though expect crowds as it’s a consistent spot that’s fairly exposed.

The second week is a write-off. From Sunday (26th July) onwards, the swell drops to tiny, pathetic levels – 2ft, 1ft, even 0.7ft. The energy is weak, under 100. There’s a long-period 14-second and 17-second swell on the 30th and 2nd of August, but it’s too small to do anything with. The only flicker of hope is on Tuesday morning (4th August) with a clean 6ft SSE swell from a fresh offshore, but the energy is only 265 and the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s a wind-swell mess. The spot is a point break, so it can handle the longer period stuff, but there’s simply not enough size.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Saturday morning (25th July) with clean 4ft S swell and light offshore winds. It’s not a big day, but it’ll be the most user-friendly. If you can handle the wind, the Wednesday afternoon (22nd July) is a close second. The rest of the fortnight is a long, flat gap. Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
3
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
10
1.7
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.1
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8
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E
8
0.9
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8
0.9
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8
0.8
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8
1.1
SE
6
1.1
S
9
0.9
E
7
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E
7
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1810
1378
896
842
481
365
311
258
169
133
100
95
74
95
211
87
54
29
27
20
Wind (km/h)
45
SSE
40
SE
35
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
W
15
WSW
10
NE
10
SW
35
SSE
40
SSE
30
S
15
SW
10
NE
20
WNW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
00:23AM1.32m
1:36PM1.24m
1:11AM1.15m
2:40PM1.26m
2:11AM1.01m
3:45PM1.31m
3:27AM0.92m
4:44PM1.38m
4:41AM0.90m
5:35PM1.46m
5:41AM0.92m
6:19PM1.55m
Low Tide
6:18PM0.50m
6:57AM0.26m
7:26PM0.61m
7:42AM0.32m
8:54PM0.65m
8:33AM0.37m
10:27PM0.62m
9:31AM0.39m
11:37PM0.55m
10:29AM0.37m
00:27AM0.46m
11:22AM0.33m
1:07AM0.38m
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Temp °C
19
19
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19
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17
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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).

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