
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, ESE swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window for North Stradbroke’s Point Lookout is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and often messy surf, with very few moments that even get close to being worth a paddle. The good news is the break is a consistent point, so when it does turn on, it’s a gem. But for the next couple of weeks, you’ll be doing a lot of waiting.
The first real chance of anything comes on Sunday, August 2nd. We get a pulse of swell pushing in at 4 ft from the ESE, but with a period of only 6 seconds, it’s short and crumbly. The combined energy is moderate (155), but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze that will keep it clean. It’s marginal, and by the afternoon, the combined energy jumps to 285 as the wind drops to a moderate breeze, but it’s still just a clean, small wave. Not a standout, but it’s the first thing we’ve seen.
The next morning, Monday, August 3rd, has a similar vibe. A 2 ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period gives a long-period groundswell feel, and the combined energy is 221. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. But again, it’s small and ordinary. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no need to stress about a wetsuit if you’re used to it.
After that, we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday, August 4th, right through to Saturday, August 15th, the forecast is littered with “poor surf conditions”. We’re talking swell heights mostly under 3 ft, periods that are all over the place, and combined energy that rarely breaks 100. The winds are a real mix – some clean mornings, but mostly cross or onshore. There’s a brief moment on Thursday, August 6th, with a 2 ft swell and a light offshore breeze, but it’s tiny and weak. August 14th shows a 5 ft spike from the north, but with a horrible 6-second period and onshore winds, it’s a messy, blown-out 292 combined energy that’s really only any good for the kite crew.
The absolute best of a bad bunch is Sunday, August 2nd. The morning offers the biggest swell of the early period at 4 ft from the ESE, the wind is clean and cross-off, and the break’s easterly optimum direction means it’s got a decent angle. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the only window where you’ll find a few clean, rideable waves. The crowds at Point Lookout are sometimes a problem, but on a day like this in the middle of winter, you’ll have plenty of room.
So, to sum it up: the next two weeks are mostly flat and forgettable. Don’t bother checking the charts until August 2nd. After that, keep your expectations low. It’s a consistent break, so it won’t stay this way forever, but for now, the forecasts are a bit of a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 47 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 176 | 85 | 104 | 97 | 94 | 156 | 117 | 47 | 46 | 80 | 71 | 74 | 80 | 57 | 54 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:13PM1.78m | 9:27AM1.19m | 9:44PM1.73m | 10:06AM1.23m | 10:18PM1.64m | 10:48AM1.26m | 10:54PM1.51m | 11:36AM1.30m | 11:36PM1.36m | 12:33PM1.34m | 00:27AM1.19m | 1:42PM1.38m | 1:36AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.12m | 3:48AM0.16m | 3:13PM0.15m | 4:19AM0.16m | 3:53PM0.21m | 4:50AM0.17m | 4:38PM0.29m | 5:24AM0.19m | 5:31PM0.39m | 6:03AM0.22m | 6:39PM0.49m | 6:50AM0.26m | 8:09PM0.54m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
43 | 47 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 104 | 89 | 49 | 156 | 117 | 30 | 26 | 80 | 71 | 74 | 80 | 57 | 54 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 18 | E 17 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 18 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 60 | 58 | 94 | 30 | 30 | 47 | 46 | 3 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 18 | E 17 | SE 16 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 14 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | S 8 | E 16 | E 16 | SSE 10 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 24 | 97 | 78 | 15 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 |
55 | 90 | 165 | 92 | 107 | 176 | 85 | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 124 | 79 | 79 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 82 | 72 | 0 | 82 | 14 | 14 | 98 | 14 | 38 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 82 | 58 |
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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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