Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNE swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at what’s on the table for the next 16 days. Straight up, this is a tough stretch. The trade-off is a lack of real size and a lot of bumpy, onshore wind, so we’re not getting many windows that’ll get the heart racing.
The main spot in the mix is North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout (Point Lookout, QLD, Australia). It’s a fairly exposed point break that’s consistent and suits an intermediate crew. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Right out of the gate, Tuesday morning the 1st of September is surfable but nothing to write home about. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the east, 10-second period, with a light cross-off breeze that keeps things clean. The combined energy is weak at 112, so it’s more of a longboard glide than a proper session.
From there, we hit a rough patch. Tuesday afternoon through to the end of the first week is pretty grim. Winds swing onshore or cross-onshore, often strong, with swell barely cracking 3ft and periods dropping into the 4–5-second range. The energy values tank (48 to 103), and the wave comments are all “poor” across the board. Saturday the 5th has a bump to 4ft from the north, but it’s a short-period windswell with 25 mph onshore wind – messy, lumpy, and not worth paddling for.
The second week doesn’t suddenly turn the corner. The 8th of September shows a 3ft, 6-second swell from NNE with a clean cross-off, but the 110 energy is still low, and it’s far from punchy. Wednesday the 9th offers a small 1ft with offshore wind, but that energy is just 32 – barely a ripple.
The one true standout in this entire 16-day window is Saturday morning the 12th of September. The swell is only 2ft from ESE with a 7-second period, so nothing heavy, but the wind goes glassy – dead still from the WNW at 3 mph. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” but with glass and an energy of 58, it’ll be clean, tiny, and perfect for a fun, no-stress morning on a log. The rest of Saturday and Sunday go back to onshore junk.
Because the forecast is fairly consistent that we’re not getting much, I’d say keep an eye on that Saturday the 12th – it’s the closest we get to a clean, quiet session over the whole outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Sat 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) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
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21 | 50 | 48 | 125 | 68 | 46 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 91 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 51 | 82 | 105 | 43 | 27 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:20AM1.48m | 10:26PM1.36m | 11:09AM1.48m | 11:11PM1.19m | 12:09PM1.47m | 00:11AM1.03m | 1:24PM1.46m | 1:34AM0.91m | 2:48PM1.51m | 3:13AM0.89m | 4:05PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:04AM0.12m | 4:29PM0.28m | 4:39AM0.17m | 5:27PM0.38m | 5:21AM0.23m | 6:42PM0.48m | 6:14AM0.30m | 8:22PM0.51m | 7:28AM0.35m | 10:00PM0.45m | 8:57AM0.34m | 11:09PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 |
12 | 29 | 20 | 125 | 68 | 46 | 43 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 13 | 27 | 31 | 15 | 67 | 28 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
21 | 50 | 48 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 17 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | N 10 | SE 10 | E 5 | E 9 | E 6 |
12 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | E 5 | — | NNE 3 | NW 2 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 4 | N 6 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
41 | 22 | — | 7 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 28 | 91 | — | 15 | 8 | 51 | 82 | 105 | 43 | 27 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 0 | 124 | 57 | 14 | 346 | 72 | 79 | 98 | 57 | 0 | 82 | 75 | 122 | 244 | 61 | 57 | 82 | 57 |
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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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