Cronulla Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks at Cronulla Point.

The pattern kicks off with a bit of swell but the timing isn’t perfect straight away. We’ve got a moderate southerly groundswell running from Thursday afternoon, 30 July, with the swell sitting around 6ft from the south at a 9-second period. The combined wave energy is a solid 890 – that’s a moderate to strong push of energy. Water temp is 63°F, pretty normal for this time of year with only a slight 1°F chill. The catch is the cross-off wind from the SSE at 12 mph, which leaves the surf a bit marginal and tricky with the tide, so not a standout.

Friday morning 31 July is the real gem this week. Swell drops slightly to 6ft from the south, but the period stretches to 10 seconds, and we get clean, offshore SSW wind at 9 mph. The wave energy bumps to still decent 546, and the conditions are dialled – this is the best on offer. The swell direction from the south matches the optimum SE direction reasonably well for a point break, so expect well-shaped, clean lines. Crowds are likely with the quality on show, but it’s a point, so a bit more room to work. By Friday afternoon, the cross-off wind returns and surf quality slips.

Saturday morning 1 August still has some pulse at 5ft south swell, 9-second period, and a light 6 mph offshore from the SW. Energy is down to 385 – moderate but fading. It’s clean enough for a session, but the best wave is already gone. The following days run into a drop: Sunday 2 August has a longer-period 12-second south-east swell at 5-5ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy, making for poor surf. By Monday 3 August, swell collapses below 3ft, and apart from a brief pulse of 5ft southerly swell with clean cross-off winds on Wednesday 5 August, the surf stays poor through the middle of the window. That Wednesday morning has moderate energy (416) but the period at 10 seconds and light cross-off wind could offer a few clean corners if you’re desperate.

The standout to circle on the calendar though is Friday 14 August. A jump to 8-8ft swell from the south with a 9-second period, and by the afternoon it gets gentle offshore winds from the SW at 9 mph, producing excellent surf for the experienced crew. The energy hits 1097 – strong wave power. 8ft is a big lump for a point, and with that period, it’ll be a bit walled but definitely one for the advanced surfers. Crowds will be inevitable at that size and quality. That’s your best bet for a proper session, though it’s a long-range call so keep an eye on it.

Rusty

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