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North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with 690 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a bit of a mixed bag for North Stradbroke Island’s Point Lookout. The window starts off frustratingly flat—nothing worth paddling out for from Sunday the 9th all the way through the rest of that week. It’s a real slow burn, but hang tight, because the second week is where the magic’s cooking.
The first real spark comes on Friday the 14th, on the morning. A solid 7 ft SSE swell (893 energy) is rolling in, and with a moderate offshore breeze from the south, it’s going to be clean and lined up. The wind is working with the wave direction, and the swell is packing a punch—this is a standout for the intermediate crew. The 9-second period means it’s a bit of a wind swell, but the energy is solid, and the offshore wind is the key here. For the more experienced, note that the swell size is getting into the zone where it’s a bit much for groms. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a cold shock.
After a bit of a lull with messy, wind-affected days, the real gold is on Saturday the 22nd. The morning starts with a 6 ft ESE swell at 11 seconds (1251 energy) and a gentle offshore breeze from the SSE—clean, glassy, and punchy. The longer period is a treat, offering more shape and energy, perfect for Point Lookout’s point break setup. The swell direction is right on the money for the optimum E direction, and the wind is a dream. The afternoon gets even better: 8 ft from the E, 12 seconds, and a light 6 mph breeze, making it excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is massive at 1365, and the crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have company, but the quality will be worth it. This is the best on offer.
Sunday the 23rd morning still holds a 6 ft E swell with a 12-second period and a cross-off breeze from the SW—still clean and very good, but the afternoon goes south with a cross-on NE wind ruining the shape. The 24th Monday morning has a 6 ft ESE swell, but the wind is cross-shore, and it’s questionable for quality.
The 19-25 mph winds on the 17th and 18th with 7 ft+ swell and cross-off conditions make Point Lookout more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-surfing one. That’s the call for now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 230 | 152 | 117 | 119 | 169 | 94 | 74 | 76 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 42 | 42 | 33 | 47 | 690 | 204 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:26AM0.95m | 5:20PM1.73m | 5:35AM1.01m | 6:15PM1.86m | 6:31AM1.10m | 7:04PM1.95m | 7:20AM1.19m | 7:49PM1.98m | 8:06AM1.27m | 8:30PM1.95m | 8:49AM1.34m | 9:08PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:15PM0.40m | 10:18AM0.21m | 00:16AM0.28m | 11:22AM0.12m | 1:05AM0.17m | 12:18PM0.04m | 1:47AM0.09m | 1:08PM-0.02m | 2:27AM0.04m | 1:55PM-0.03m | 3:03AM0.02m | 2:40PM0.02m | 3:38AM0.03m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 230 | 152 | 117 | 119 | 94 | 91 | 74 | 76 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 30 | 42 | 26 | 47 | 173 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 8 | E 14 | S 9 | E 13 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | SSE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 79 | 42 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 42 | 3 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NNE 10 | S 8 | E 9 | — | NNE 6 | NE 6 | — | S 9 | NE 11 | — | SSE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | NE 11 |
| kJ | 29 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 94 | — | 12 | 11 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | N 6 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 2 | WNW 2 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | SE 2 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 30 | 56 | 169 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 690 | 204 | 65 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 0 | 574 | 96 | 98 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 57 | 62 | 58 | 82 | 57 | 0 | 82 | 72 |
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