Cronulla Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First up, the overall pattern. We’re looking at a bit of a mixed bag with no real run of perfect days, but there’s a standout window that’s worth circling on the calendar. The water’s sitting at 61°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a 3°F chill, so you’ll want a decent steamer if you’re heading out.

The first sniff of anything worthwhile comes on Tuesday the 11th in the afternoon. Cronulla Point is showing a 5ft south swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 724. Winds are WSW at 12 mph, giving a clean cross-off. It’s a marginal call with tide concerns, but that longer period groundswell will wrap nicely into the point. The swell direction isn’t quite the optimum SE, but the quality of the swell and the clean conditions make it a decent reintroduction after a slow start.

The real highlight, though, is Thursday the 13th. That morning session is the one to aim for. We’ve got a solid 7ft south swell, with a 9-second period and a combined energy of 974 – that’s pushing into strong territory. Winds are light out of the southwest at just 6 mph, delivering clean, offshore conditions. This is the standout. It’s going to be pumping, but at this size, it’s firmly for the experienced crew. The crowd factor means you’ll have company, but for waves like that, it’s worth it. The swell direction is straight from the south, which is perfect for this point break, giving long, well-shaped lines.

After that, Friday the 14th offers a solid follow-up with a 4ft morning and 4ft afternoon, both from the south with light offshore or cross-off winds. Clean conditions and decent energy for a paddle. About average for the time of year on the water temp.

Then we hit a gap. From Saturday the 15th right through to the end of the outlook, it’s mostly poor surf or marginal conditions. There’s a brief flicker on Tuesday the 18th afternoon with a 7ft SE swell and light wind, but it’s cross-shore and messy, and the short 8-second period won’t help. Not one to get excited about. The long-range stuff into the third week is all cross-on or strong offshore winds, making it hard work. Nothing worth chasing.

So, bottom line: Thursday the 13th morning is your best bet by a long way. Get on it if you’re experienced and don’t mind a crowd. The rest is mostly waiting for better days.

Rusty.

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