
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout this week:
The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ve run the numbers for Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—you’re gonna need some patience. We’ve got a long, flat period at the start, and then things kick into gear, but you gotta pick your moments.
From Tuesday the 11th through Sunday the 16th of August, the swell is tiny—0.4ft to 0.9ft—with combined energy mostly below 100. That’s weak. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, so it’s glassy and clean, but there’s nothing to ride. On Monday the 17th, the swell finally shows up, hitting 4ft in the morning (energy 186) and 7ft in the afternoon (energy 420). That’s moderate energy. Wind is cross-off from the SSE/SE, clean, but the period is short at 7 seconds—windswell, so expect lumpy, disorganized waves.
Then Tuesday the 18th through Wednesday the 19th, the swell pumps up to 7ft to 8ft, with combined energy soaring from 582 to 758—strong energy. Swell direction is ESE, right in the sweet spot for the point. Wind stays cross-off from the ESE, clean, but these waves are over 8ft at times. This is expert territory only. Beginners and intermediates, stay home. Period is still short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be raw and heavy. Big winds at 25 mph make paddling out a mission.
Now, the real highlight is Friday the 21st of August. The swell sits at 5ft in the morning, building to 6ft in the afternoon, with combined energy jumping to 429 and then a monstrous 1063 in the afternoon—very strong energy. Swell direction is still ESE, perfect. Period stretches to 10 seconds, giving you proper groundswell with real shape and power. Morning wind is offshore from the south at 19 mph, afternoon cross-off from the SSE at 22 mph—both clean. This is the day. Consistent, powerful, and clean for all experienced surfers.
Sunday the 23rd offers a smaller session: 4ft in the morning with offshore south wind at 12 mph and a 10-second period (energy 340). That’s a clean, fun morning. Monday the 24th brings 3ft with an 11-second period and offshore south wind at 16 mph—long, lined-up sets that’ll peel nicely down the point.
Crowds are “sometimes,” so expect company on the good days. Water temp is 69°, just 0.5° below average—no big deal.
Summing it up: almost a week of nothing, then a spike of expert-only heavy stuff mid-week, and then Friday the 21st is the clear winner. After that, it fades out. Keep an eye on the wind and be ready for that Friday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
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57 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 42 | 41 | 60 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 124 | 160 | 258 | 258 | 268 | 497 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.95m | 7:20AM1.19m | 7:49PM1.98m | 8:06AM1.27m | 8:30PM1.95m | 8:49AM1.34m | 9:08PM1.86m | 9:32AM1.38m | 9:45PM1.72m | 10:15AM1.39m | 10:21PM1.54m | 10:59AM1.37m | 10:57PM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:47AM0.09m | 1:08PM-0.02m | 2:27AM0.04m | 1:55PM-0.03m | 3:03AM0.02m | 2:40PM0.02m | 3:38AM0.03m | 3:24PM0.11m | 4:11AM0.07m | 4:08PM0.23m | 4:43AM0.13m | 4:54PM0.36m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Temp °C | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 |
57 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 42 | 41 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 10 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | — | E 16 | N 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 19 | — | — | — |
19 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 11 | SE 10 | NW 4 | NE 7 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | S 19 | E 15 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | NNE 6 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
2 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 2 | — | 60 | 40 | 85 | 97 | 82 | 229 | 100 | 124 | 160 | 258 | 258 | 268 | 497 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 38 | 14 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 82 | 57 | 82 | 82 | 72 | 124 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 82 | 72 | 82 | 82 | 79 |
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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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