Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SE 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 (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be straight with you – the next 16 days at Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island are looking pretty grim. There's not a single standout session in the whole window, and we kick off with a real lack of any decent swell. The first hint of something bigger doesn't show up until Thursday the 17th, and even then, it's messy.
The whole run starts with rain showers and a solid 19 mph SSE wind blowing offshore on Friday the 11th. The swell is a weak 6 ft from the ESE, but with a short period of only 8 seconds, the wave energy is weak (318). It's marginal at best, and the score reflects that – it's not worth the paddle.
From Saturday the 12th right through to Wednesday the 16th, it's a flat spell. The swell drops to under 3 ft, with periods as low as 6 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-offshore, but there's just no power. The combined energy plummets to two-digit numbers (as low as 33), and the wave comment is "poor" every time. There's a Tuesday morning where it's glassy, but with a 2 ft, 6-second swell, it's a lake, not a surf.
Then on Thursday the 17th, we finally get a pulse. The morning sees a 5 ft swell from the ESE with a 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 238 (moderate). The wind is cross-offshore from the ESE at 19 mph. It's clean, but the wave comment still says "poor." This is the biggest swell of the forecast, but it's coming in with a short period and fresh wind, so it's not going to be the quality we're after. It's a bit of a tease.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. From Friday the 18th right through to the final day on Saturday the 26th of September, the swell barely breaks 3 ft. The wind is a mix of onshore, cross-on, and cross-off, but most of the time it's choppy or lumpy. The combined energy is almost always in the weak two-digit range. The 25th sees a 2 ft swell with a 25 mph SE wind – that's just a washing machine.
Honestly, if you're looking for a paddle, hold off. The water temp is about average for this time of year, but there's nothing to ride. The setup here is a point break, but with this kind of weak, short-period swell, it's not offering anything. This looks more interesting for a kite session than a proper surf. The forecast can change, but as it stands, this is a long blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 392 | 314 | 250 | 189 | 149 | 108 | 93 | 38 | 81 | 62 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 384 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:45AM1.43m | 8:00PM1.76m | 8:24AM1.50m | 8:35PM1.65m | 9:02AM1.54m | 9:09PM1.51m | 9:39AM1.53m | 9:43PM1.35m | 10:18AM1.50m | 10:18PM1.19m | 11:00AM1.43m | 10:57PM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:51AM0.02m | 1:41PM0.05m | 2:22AM0.01m | 2:24PM0.09m | 2:52AM0.04m | 3:05PM0.16m | 3:21AM0.09m | 3:48PM0.25m | 3:50AM0.16m | 4:32PM0.36m | 4:20AM0.25m | 5:23PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 20 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 27 | 15 | 62 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | — | S 22 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 7 | E 11 | NE 13 | E 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 11 | — | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | — | — | — | E 15 | — | SE 19 | SE 20 | E 13 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | NE 12 | S 10 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 15 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 392 | 314 | 250 | 189 | 149 | 108 | 93 | 38 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 384 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 72 | 82 | 72 | 74 | 82 | 72 | 82 | 82 | 74 | 45 | 124 | 74 | 81 | 98 | 14 | 124 | 124 | 82 |
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