
Surf Forecasts:
North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NNE 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 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day outlook for Point Lookout on North Stradbroke is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long, frustrating run of days with very little in the way of decent surf. The whole period is pretty quiet, and there are no standout sessions that I’d normally get excited about. It’s one of those stretches where you might end up staring at the ocean more than you’re riding it.
The next couple of weeks start slow and stay slow. From Thursday 3 September right through to Wednesday 16 September, the swell is mostly small to tiny, with heights barely scraping past 3 ft on a couple of mornings, but the conditions just aren’t lining up. The wind is frequently onshore, strong, or cross-onshore, chopping up what little energy there is. The wave energy is weak – for example, most days show combined energy values under 100 (like 86, 65, or 33), meaning there’s barely any push.
There’s a bit of a spike on Tuesday 8 September, where the swell hits 6 ft to 7 ft in the morning and afternoon, with a south-southeast direction and a short period of 6 seconds. The wind is strong offshore in the morning (28 mph), which sounds good, but with that short period, the waves are going to be lumpy and hard to paddle into. The combined energy reaches 267 to 333 (moderate to strong), but it’s still not quality. That same sort of pulse repeats on Thursday 10 September with 6 ft swell and strong offshore wind, but again, short period and messy.
The best chance in this whole outlook is probably the morning of Friday 4 September. It’s tiny – only 1 ft of east swell at 9 seconds – but the wind is light and offshore (9 mph from the south) and the conditions get called clean. It’s barely rideable, but if you’re desperate, you might get a few knee-high peelers at the point (North Stradbroke - Pt Lookout). The water temp is a mild 70°F, which is about average for the time of year – no anomaly to speak of.
After that, it’s a long, barren stretch. The next faint glimmer is on Tuesday 15 September morning, with 2 ft east-northeast swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. Honestly, for most of these days, you’re better off leaving the board at home. There’s a late-day flicker on Friday 18 September afternoon, where a surprise 7 ft south-east swell hits, with strong moderate onshore breeze and combined energy hitting 400 (strong), but it’s a brief blip with poor conditions – likely messy and blown-out.
This is a classic quiet spell for the region. It’s not unusual – Point Lookout can go days with nothing, and this run is a perfect example. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, near gales from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 5 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | SE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 32 | 80 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 101 | 74 | 49 | 37 | 22 | 35 | 40 | 238 | 307 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:09PM1.47m | 00:11AM1.03m | 1:24PM1.46m | 1:34AM0.91m | 2:48PM1.51m | 3:13AM0.89m | 4:05PM1.60m | 4:33AM0.96m | 5:07PM1.71m | 5:32AM1.08m | 5:58PM1.80m | 6:21AM1.21m | 6:42PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42PM0.48m | 6:14AM0.30m | 8:22PM0.51m | 7:28AM0.35m | 10:00PM0.45m | 8:57AM0.34m | 11:09PM0.34m | 10:15AM0.26m | 00:00AM0.22m | 11:17AM0.17m | 00:41AM0.13m | 12:10PM0.09m | 1:17AM0.06m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 10 | NNE 6 | E 10 | NNE 6 | SE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 |
18 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 42 | 17 | 37 | 22 | 35 | 40 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NE 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | NNE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 |
28 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | NE 7 | S 10 | S 7 | S 7 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 15 | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
36 | 32 | 80 | — | 1 | — | — | 13 | 101 | 74 | 49 | 95 | — | — | — | 238 | 307 | 133 | 92 | 138 | 212 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 221 | 57 | 0 | 82 | 79 | 124 | 346 | 57 | 75 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 82 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
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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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