Cronulla Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it, surfers. Rusty here.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up for Cronulla Point (Sutherland Shire). The run starts with a nice little pulse, then goes dead for a long stretch before a bigger, more serious swell rolls in around the second week.

The first tick of action is Friday morning, August 28th. We’re looking at clean 5ft surf out of the SSE with a decent 11-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW, keeping the face smooth. The water temp is running about average for this time of year. There’s moderate-energy in the water (700) and it’s going to be a solid session for the advanced crew. This is a point break, so that longer period will wrap in nicely and keep the lines clean. Don’t expect to have it to yourself, as crowds are likely here. The afternoon turns messy though with a strong SSE wind picking up.

Saturday morning, August 29th is another good call. We’ve got clean 5ft surf from the SSE, but this time the wind is offshore from the SSW. Light breeze, clean face, and wave energy still hanging in at 620. This is your pick of the first weekend.

Then the wheels fall off. From Saturday afternoon all the way through to Sunday, September 6th, things go very quiet. That’s over a week of tiny, weak, or poor-condition waves. Most days are below 3ft with lousy wind or chop. There’s a gap of about 7 days where you’re better off staying home.

Now, keep your eyes on Monday, September 7th. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The morning brings a 8ft, 11-second groundswell from the S. The wave energy jumps to 1261—that’s a strong, powerful swell. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SW. This is expert territory; 8ft is big for this point, so leave the log at home. The afternoon stays clean at 6ft with a lighter wind. If you’ve got the skills, this is it.

After that, Tuesday, September 8th still has 4ft of S swell but a light cross-shore wind, making for a more manageable but lumpy day. From Wednesday onward, it’s back to small and ordinary conditions for the remainder of the forecast.

So, bottom line: get out there Friday morning August 28th or Saturday morning August 29th for the best early windows, and circle Monday September 7th for the big, powerful cleanup set. That one’s the real standout if the swell direction holds.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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