South Stradbroke Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.93° S 153.43° E

South Stradbroke WaveFinder

Issued: 3 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Stradbroke sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.5° 

South Stradbroke surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


South Stradbroke surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Stradbroke this week:

The surf forecast for South Stradbroke over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Stradbroke in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Stradbroke over the next 16 days.


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