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North Stradbroke-Cylinders Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
North Stradbroke-Cylinders surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Stradbroke-Cylinders this week:
The surf forecast for North Stradbroke-Cylinders over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Stradbroke-Cylinders in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Stradbroke-Cylinders over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 225 | 96 | 103 | 1092 | 2385 | 2211 | 1236 | 850 | 734 | 563 | 278 | 194 | 127 | 100 | 76 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 59 | 98 | 92 | 89 | 149 | 178 | 278 | 273 | 266 | 266 | 248 | 195 | 195 | 151 | 146 | 141 | 104 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:05AM 1.01 | 10:39PM 1.50 | 10:48AM 0.92 | 11:29PM 1.46 | 11:47AM 0.84 | 12:32AM 1.44 | 1:07PM 0.81 | 1:43AM 1.46 | 2:34PM 0.85 | 2:52AM 1.51 | 3:43PM 0.96 | 3:51AM 1.58 | 4:38PM 1.12 | 4:44AM 1.63 | 5:26PM 1.31 | 5:33AM 1.64 | 6:12PM 1.52 | 6:20AM 1.61 | 6:57PM 1.70 | 7:06AM 1.53 | 7:42PM 1.84 | 7:52AM 1.41 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:36AM 0.37 | 3:50PM 0.32 | 5:28AM 0.43 | 4:27PM 0.38 | 6:34AM 0.47 | 5:16PM 0.43 | 7:52AM 0.47 | 6:24PM 0.47 | 9:05AM 0.41 | 7:48PM 0.47 | 10:01AM 0.32 | 9:09PM 0.42 | 10:46AM 0.22 | 10:18PM 0.33 | 11:25AM 0.11 | 11:20PM 0.23 | 12:02PM 0.02 | 12:17AM 0.14 | 12:39PM -0.04 | 1:11AM 0.08 | 1:16PM -0.08 | 2:05AM 0.06 | 1:54PM -0.07 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the North Stradbroke-Cylinders Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Stradbroke-Cylinders provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Stradbroke-Cylinders can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Stradbroke-Cylinders 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-Cylinders) 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 North Stradbroke-Cylinders 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.
North Stradbroke-Cylinders is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Carindale. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carindale. Carindale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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