
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SE swell with 910 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, near gales from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 9 | NE 7 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 16 | 14 | 112 | 69 | 57 | 547 | 901 | 529 | 465 | 440 | 303 | 244 | 206 | 153 | 134 | 107 | 94 | 74 | 59 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:58PM1.80m | 6:21AM1.21m | 6:42PM1.84m | 7:04AM1.33m | 7:22PM1.83m | 7:45AM1.43m | 8:00PM1.76m | 8:24AM1.50m | 8:35PM1.65m | 9:02AM1.54m | 9:09PM1.51m | 9:39AM1.53m | 9:43PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17AM0.17m | 00:41AM0.13m | 12:10PM0.09m | 1:17AM0.06m | 12:57PM0.05m | 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 | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 21 | SE 20 | E 11 | NE 8 | E 6 | E 6 |
12 | 12 | 14 | 112 | 69 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 59 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 15 | — | — | E 13 | — | E 15 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 19 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 13 | E 10 | NE 9 | SE 10 |
15 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | E 15 | NE 16 | — | — | — | S 18 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | SE 19 | NE 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
— | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 10 | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — |
64 | 138 | 76 | — | — | 57 | 547 | 901 | 529 | 465 | 440 | 303 | 244 | 206 | 153 | 134 | 107 | 94 | 74 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 83 | 77 | 0 | 124 | 80 | 360 | 406 | 79 | 82 | 135 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 58 |
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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.
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Carindale. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carindale. Carindale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










