
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 9s 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Look mate, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Point Lookout are shaping up to be a real struggle. The dominant wind pattern is just making a mess of things, with hardly a window of clean, rideable surf. We're looking at a 16-day window where the first real chance of something surfable doesn't pop up until Thursday the 18th, and even then, it's just barely there.
The run starts Tuesday the 15th with tiny, weak energy (32) and onshore wind. Wednesday the 16th gets a bit of swell, but it's blown out by a stinking 31 mph offshore wind that's just too strong to paddle into. By Thursday morning the 17th, there's a bit more size at 6ft from the SE with the swell energy climbing to a moderate 470, but again, offshore wind is howling at 25 mph – clean to look at but you'd be fighting it all session.
Finally, on Friday the 18th of September, we get a small window. Thursday morning shows 4ft SE swell with moderate energy (151) and a moderate offshore wind from the SSE at 12 mph. The waves will be clean, but it's not going to set the world on fire. That's about the best we've got in this whole stretch, and it's a 1 out of 10 on the scorecard. After that, it's back to junk – onshore, cross-shore, and weak energy for days.
Things look a bit more interesting the following week, but the quality is still poor. Tuesday the 22nd brings a solid push of 6ft SE swell with energy in the strong range (217), and it's clean with a cross-offshore wind. That pattern continues through Wednesday the 23rd with 6ft from the ESE and even more energy (340). But the catch is the wind is fresh, and the "clean" description masks the fact that these are likely lumpy, hard-to-read waves. The swell period is short (6-7 seconds), so you're getting a lot of whitewater, not that classic Point Lookout peel.
For the absolute standout, you've got to circle Thursday the 18th. It's the only day we have a hint of a surfable wave with clean conditions. North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout is a point break that's fairly exposed, so it needs that E swell direction to work. It's a consistent spot, but you'll likely have some company. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Honestly, for most of this forecast, the setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is either too strong, onshore, or making the ocean a mess. Hang in there, though – it tends not to stay poor for long, and forecasts can change. Until then, the board stays in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, near gales from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | N 5 |
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35 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 685 | 1124 | 461 | 412 | 219 | 136 | 133 | 78 | 50 | 39 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:29PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:09AM0.54m | 10:42PM0.48m | |||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | NE 13 | E 17 | E 16 | E 12 | NE 15 | NE 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
35 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 78 | 50 | 39 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 12 | NNE 4 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 16 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | SE 10 | NE 12 | E 15 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | NE 15 | SE 19 | SE 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 11 |
6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 5 |
— | — | 1 | 22 | 45 | 685 | 1124 | 461 | 412 | 219 | 136 | 133 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 79 | 1785 | 80 | 124 | 1424 | 329 | 82 | 406 | 72 | 0 | 82 | 14 | 38 | 98 | 74 | 82 | 136 | 101 |
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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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