
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 964 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve got a mixed bag for Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island.
The water temp is sitting at a pretty average 71°F for this time of year, so nothing to write home about there. The overall pattern is frustrating; we’ve got a long stretch of rubbish conditions before a couple of potential windows open up.
For the first week, it’s grim. From Sunday the 13th right through to Thursday the 17th, we’re looking at nothing but poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, the period is short and weak, and winds are all over the shop. It’s basically a write-off, with combined swell energy barely scraping into double digits (25 to 52). There's a brief moment on Wednesday the 16th afternoon where the swell jumps to 8ft from the SE, but with a 34 mph near gale screaming offshore, you won't want to be out there. The energy reading hits 538, which tells you there’s a lot of water moving, but that wind makes it a survival mission, not a surf. The same goes for Thursday the 17th – solid 5ft to 6ft swell from the SE, but with 25-28 mph offshore winds, it’s clean but brutal to paddle into.
Now, hold onto your board, because Friday the 18th morning is the standout. We finally get a clean, moderate offshore breeze from the south at 16 mph, and a proper 7ft swell from the SSE with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 916, so there’s serious power in the water. This is Point Lookout doing what it does best. The swell is from the SSE which is pretty close to that optimum E direction, so it should wrap in nicely. This is a good one for strong intermediates – that 7ft is pushing it for beginners. Expect some long, clean lines.
Saturday the 19th drops off again with a 3ft SE swell and cross-onshore winds, so get it on Friday.
After that, we go into another poor run. There’s a second potential window on Monday the 21st morning. We get a 8ft SE swell with a moderate offshore from the SSE again. It’s clean, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it will be a bit lumpy and walled up. The energy is strong at 549, but it’s not as good as the Friday session. Still, for the desperate, it’s the next best thing. The afternoon gets blown out by a 34 mph near gale.
From Tuesday the 22nd right through to the end of the outlook on Monday the 28th, it’s all downhill. Small swell, weak energy (111 down to 50), and mostly cross or onshore winds. There’s just nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a long stretch of flatness, so keep your board in the car for Friday the 18th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, near gales from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
56 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 579 | 964 | 408 | 456 | 303 | 629 | 133 | 86 | 69 | 72 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:39AM1.53m | 9:43PM1.35m | 10:18AM1.50m | 10:18PM1.19m | 11:00AM1.43m | 10:57PM1.04m | 11:49AM1.36m | 11:47PM0.91m | 12:53PM1.30m | 1:06AM0.82m | 2:13PM1.28m | 2:52AM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:21AM0.09m | 3:48PM0.25m | 3:50AM0.16m | 4:32PM0.36m | 4:20AM0.25m | 5:23PM0.46m | 4:54AM0.35m | 6:27PM0.55m | 5:37AM0.44m | 7:58PM0.60m | 6:40AM0.52m | 9:37PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | NE 16 | E 12 | SE 7 | NE 15 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
56 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 147 | 8 | 86 | 69 | 72 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | NE 12 | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 12 | NNE 4 | E 11 | — | — | E 13 | E 16 | E 15 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 |
2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | SE 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | SE 10 | NE 12 | E 15 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 8 |
7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 4 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | 55 | 579 | 964 | 408 | 456 | 303 | 629 | 133 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 2 | 82 | 75 | 79 | 98 | 80 | 124 | 1424 | 406 | 79 | 406 | 70 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 14 | 98 | 58 |
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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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