North Stradbroke Island
Australia · Australasia
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.6m ESE
Wind: 16 km/h SSE (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: E
Cross-onshore wind. Wave faces are getting chopped up, conditions are average.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:41Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Boardshorts weather. 24°C water.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
Today's briefing
1.8m swell at 6s on a short period. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 24°C.
AI-generated summary for North Stradbroke Island. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at North Stradbroke Island
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 6am (score: 19). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at North Stradbroke Island.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About North Stradbroke Island
North Stradbroke Island, commonly referred to as Straddie, hosts a series of immensely powerful beach and point breaks off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The primary surfing zones, such as Cylinder Beach and Main Beach, feature a dynamic bathymetry composed of deep, shifting silica sandbanks heavily structured by prominent rocky headlands. Facing east into the Coral and Tasman Seas, the island acts as a massive swell magnet for robust south-easterly groundswells and intense cyclone pulses. A south-westerly offshore wind is crucial to groom the turbulent wave faces. The interaction between the structured sandbars and immense oceanic energy frequently produces steep, hollow A-frames and heavily plunging shorebreak barrels. Due to the sheer hydraulic power, the presence of fierce littoral rip currents, and the rapid pace of the waves, North Stradbroke is strictly suited for advanced surfers. It demands elite physical paddle endurance and highly technical tube-riding capabilities to survive the heavy, sand-dredging impacts.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at North Stradbroke Island. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf North Stradbroke Island?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.