Surf Forecasts:
Cronulla Point surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cronulla Point this week:
The surf forecast for Cronulla Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cronulla Point in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cronulla Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s take a look what’s comin’ down the pike.
First up, Saturday the 29th of August is your best early call. Cronulla Point gets a 4ft south‑south‑east swell, 10‑second period, and light offshore wind out of the south‑south‑west at 6 mph. Moderate wave energy (424) and clean conditions. Water temp’s about normal for this time of year. That morning session is a standout. The afternoon holds at 4ft, still clean, still good energy (402).
Sunday the 30th drops off quick. Swell down to 3ft–3ft, period shorter, wind mostly cross‑shore. Small window in the morning with light WNW wind, but it’s cross‑shore, not offshore. Surfable but nothing special.
From Monday the 31st through the end of the first week, it’s flat and poor. Swell stays under 3ft, period short, wind cross‑on or onshore. That’s about six days with nothing to report.
Now, mark your calendar for Tuesday, the 8th of September. That’s the big one. Morning sees an 12ft south swell, 9‑second period, and the afternoon jumps to 13ft south swell with 11‑second period. Energy numbers are huge: 2068 in the morning, 3612 in the afternoon. That’s proper heavy water – not for beginners. Wind is light to moderate cross‑offshore, keeping it clean. The swell direction is south, a bit off the optimum SE, but with that power and clean wind, it’ll be firing. Crowds are likely, so get there early. This is a serious session for experienced surfers only.
Wednesday the 9th still has solid 8ft SSE swell in the morning and 10ft south swell in the afternoon, with strong energy (1196 and 1691). Wind is fresh offshore in the afternoon out of the SSW at 22 mph – clean but a real fight to paddle into. Worth it if you’re keen.
Thursday the 10th has 7ft–6ft south‑south‑east swell, but wind is howling from the SSW at 22–25 mph. That’s strong offshore and clean, but only for the die‑hards.
By Friday the 11th, the swell drops to 5ft and cross‑shore wind messes it up. The rest of the second week fades to small and ordinary.
Best bets: Saturday 29th August for clean, fun 4ft waves, and Tuesday 8th September for big, clean, powerful surf for the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 261 | 325 | 246 | 157 | 99 | 120 | 194 | 103 | 101 | 136 | 184 | 149 | 135 | 71 | 68 | 50 | 47 | 29 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:55AM1.31m | 8:57PM1.53m | 9:30AM1.37m | 9:35PM1.46m | 10:07AM1.41m | 10:15PM1.37m | 10:47AM1.44m | 11:01PM1.26m | 11:33AM1.44m | 11:54PM1.14m | 12:27PM1.43m | 1:01AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:50AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.26m | 3:21AM0.12m | 3:27PM0.25m | 3:53AM0.14m | 4:12PM0.26m | 4:27AM0.19m | 5:02PM0.29m | 5:05AM0.26m | 6:00PM0.32m | 5:50AM0.33m | 7:08PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 261 | 325 | 246 | 157 | 99 | 120 | 194 | 103 | 101 | 136 | 184 | 149 | 135 | 71 | 68 | 50 | 47 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 74 | 132 | 65 | 96 | 52 | 103 | 75 | 45 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 14 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 19 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 12 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
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