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Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island surf Forecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island this week:
The surf forecast for Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 2nd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 68 | 51 | 58 | 77 | 65 | 80 | 104 | 123 | 193 | 181 | 176 | 133 | 108 | 115 | 241 | 604 | 496 | 428 | 636 | 528 | 558 | 421 | 337 | 299 | 316 | 272 | 227 | 164 | 167 | 163 | 191 | 177 | 143 | 112 | 97 | 122 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:12PM 1.61 | 10:28AM 0.96 | 11:02PM 1.58 | 11:26AM 0.89 | 12:02AM 1.56 | 12:40PM 0.85 | 1:11AM 1.55 | 2:04PM 0.88 | 2:21AM 1.57 | 3:19PM 0.98 | 3:25AM 1.60 | 4:20PM 1.14 | 4:22AM 1.61 | 5:12PM 1.33 | 5:15AM 1.59 | 5:59PM 1.52 | 6:04AM 1.53 | 6:45PM 1.68 | 6:51AM 1.44 | 7:29PM 1.80 | 7:37AM 1.33 | 8:13PM 1.86 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:26PM 0.24 | 5:01AM 0.32 | 4:06PM 0.30 | 6:03AM 0.36 | 4:55PM 0.35 | 7:15AM 0.36 | 6:00PM 0.40 | 8:28AM 0.33 | 7:20PM 0.42 | 9:31AM 0.25 | 8:44PM 0.40 | 10:22AM 0.16 | 9:59PM 0.34 | 11:05AM 0.08 | 11:06PM 0.26 | 11:45AM 0.01 | 12:05AM 0.18 | 12:22PM -0.03 | 1:01AM 0.13 | 1:00PM -0.05 | 1:55AM 0.11 | 1:37PM -0.03 | 2:47AM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 11 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat morning, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, strong winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island 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 (Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island) 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 Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island 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.
Main Beach - North Stradbroke Island is 39 km (24 miles) from Logan City. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Logan City. Logan City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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