Cronulla Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks at Cronulla Point are a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a slow patch to wade through before things finally open up. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t be shy with the rubber.

The first solid window we’re looking at is this Saturday afternoon, the 22nd. There’s a fresh southerly breeze swinging offshore, and that’s pushing some 7ft S swell our way, with a period of 7 seconds and the combined energy reading a solid 474. It’s not going to be perfect—tide might be a bit suspect—but it’s the first real sign of life. The direction is right for the point, and it’s the pick of the early bunch, even if it’s only for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 23rd morning still has some juice, with 5ft of S swell and a 9-second period, 326 on the energy scale. The light W wind is cross-off and it’s clean. That’s a decent session for those who know the break, but the afternoon turns messy with the NE cross-on, so get out early.

Then we hit a flat, boring stretch. From Monday the 24th through to Thursday the 27th morning, it’s mostly small, weak, and crossed-up. There’s nothing doing—waves under 3ft and winds all over the place. You’d be better off checking the tide charts than the surf forecast.

Now, here’s the standout. Tuesday the 25th morning is the one to circle. We’ve got a legit 8ft S swell rolling in with a 9-second period, and the energy reading is a massive 1109. The SSW wind is blowing offshore at 12 mph and it’s clean—absolutely firing for the experienced surfer. The afternoon pushes it up to 8ft with a longer 12-second period and the energy jumps to 1827, but the wind swings more cross-off and it starts getting serious. This is big, powerful stuff, so if you’re not confident, watch from the rocks. This is the best on offer in the whole window—make the most of it.

Wednesday the 26th still has size, with 6ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, both from the SSE, with offshore winds holding it clean. It’s solid but a step down from Tuesday. Afterwards, it fades fast.

From Thursday the 27th afternoon right through to the end of the month, it’s back to dribble. Swell drops below 3ft, periods are short, and the wind goes onshore or cross. The last real mention is Saturday the 29th afternoon with 3ft but it’s choppy and not worth your time. Stick to the plan: Saturday the 22nd for a warm-up, and Tuesday the 25th for the main event.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

Read more