
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with 365 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s been a bit quiet around here, but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon if you’re patient.
The first real chance to wet a line is Wednesday morning the 22nd of July, but honestly, it’s a tough one to get excited about. The swell is a modest 5 ft from the East, but with a cross-shore wind of 12 mph and a moderate chop, it’s looking pretty average. The combined swell energy is only moderate (382), so you’re not chasing anything powerful. The water is sitting at 70°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Wednesday afternoon that same day, the wind drops right off to glassy conditions, with a light 3 mph from the NE. The swell drops a touch to 5 ft from the East, but it’s still a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (327). This is a small window of clean, glassy surf, but the size is still pretty ordinary.
Thursday the 23rd offers a bit of hope with a clean 4 ft East swell and a light offshore 6 mph from the West in the morning. The energy is low (178) and the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s not going to be punchy, but it’s rideable. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so the morning is your best bet.
The real standout in this entire outlook is Saturday morning the 1st of August. That’s a full week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s looking promising. We’ll see a solid 7 ft swell from the SSE with a 9-second period and light 6 mph cross-offshore wind from the SE. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1068, so there’s some real power behind it. The winds are light, the surf is clean, and this is the best wave quality on offer. For a point break like Pt Lookout, that SSE direction is a bit off the optimum East, but the size and wind should still make for some fun, lined-up waves. This will be solid for intermediates, but at 7 ft, it’s getting a bit big for beginners.
The week before that, Friday the 31st of July morning is a big one, but it’s a bit wild. A massive 10 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period and 12 mph cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong at 1798, but this is definitely for experts only. That’s a big, powerful groundswell at a point, which could be epic for the right crew, but the average surfer will be in trouble.
After that standout Saturday, the outlook drops off quickly into small, choppy, or onshore conditions for the rest of the first week of August. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.
So, the call is: Saturday morning the 1st of August is the one to circle. It’s the best combination of size, clean wind, and decent energy. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest of the window.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | E 13 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
365 | 311 | 257 | 169 | 133 | 130 | 80 | 305 | 215 | 98 | 95 | 57 | 28 | 17 | 13 | 176 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 6:28AM0.96m | 6:59PM1.64m | 7:07AM1.01m | 7:35PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:07PM0.26m | 1:42AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.20m | 2:15AM0.25m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | ENE 5 |
365 | 311 | 257 | 169 | 133 | 130 | 80 | 21 | 91 | 98 | 95 | 57 | 28 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | E 12 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | ESE 10 | NE 8 | SE 14 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | SE 8 |
2 | 2 | 166 | 3 | 78 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 17 | 32 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 3 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 |
15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 305 | 215 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | 176 | 31 | 14 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 82 | 57 | 92 | 83 | 65 | 0 | 92 | 14 | 38 | 82 | 45 | 45 | 82 | 74 | 74 | 82 | 74 |
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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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