Cronulla Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let’s get into it.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag here for the Cronulla area over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, but there’s some serious firepower waiting for us in the second week. The standout window is definitely the first week of August, with a proper pulse of energy rolling in.

For the first recommended session, we’re looking at Cronulla Point on Friday the 24th of July. The morning is the pick. We’ve got a solid 6-foot south swell rolling in with a clean 9-second period, and the combined energy is sitting at a moderate 882. The wind is a clean offshore out of the southwest at 15 km/h, so it’ll be glassy and lined up. The water temp is 63°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, nothing to worry about. This is a classic point break setup, so those longer-period swells later in the run will really shine here. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded, so expect company.

The rest of the 24th and the 25th, 26th, and 27th are all pretty average. The swell drops, winds get messy, and the conditions are just ordinary. There’s a real lull from the 28th of July through to the 1st of August, with barely a ripple. That’s a solid 5-day gap of flat or very poor surf.

Now, hold onto your board. The action really kicks off on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning is showing a massive 15-foot south swell with a 12-second period, producing a monster combined energy of 5073. That is a serious amount of power. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit tricky, but the size is undeniable. This is strictly for experts only. Anything over 8 feet is for the big boys, and this is nearly double that. The afternoon cleans up with a fresh 18 mph offshore from the south, making for heavy, hollow waves. This is a kite surfer’s dream, but for paddle surfing, you’d want to be a seasoned big-wave charger.

The real standout, though, is Friday the 7th of August. The morning is absolute magic. We’ve got a 8-foot swell from the east-southeast with a very long 13-second period, generating a strong 1736 energy. The wind is light offshore from the southwest at 6 mph. This is textbook groundswell at a point break. The waves will be full, powerful, and clean. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon holds up just as well, with a 6-foot swell and a 12-second period, still with light winds. It’s a long-range forecast, so keep an eye on it, but the potential is huge.

The following days, the 8th of August, sees the swell drop and the onshore winds return, so it’s back to average conditions.

For the week, the clear winner is the early morning of the 7th of August. The combo of size, long period, and offshore wind at a point break is what dreams are made of. The 2nd of August is for the adrenalin junkies, but the 7th is for the soul.

Rusty.

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