Surf Forecasts:
Cronulla Point surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with 1,000 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cronulla Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Cronulla Point over the next couple weeks.
Right from the start, it’s a slow burn. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are a write-off with lumpy, onshore winds and funky surf. Water temp is 61°F, a bit cooler than usual for this time of year – you’ll want a good wetsuit.
Things get a little interesting Tuesday the 11th. The morning’s a small 0.7ft ENE windswell, but the afternoon brings a 2ft southerly groundswell with a long 12-second period and clean cross-off winds. The combined energy is 625, which is moderate, and the waves will have some proper shape. The swell direction is S, a little off the optimum SE, but Cronulla Point handles it well.
Thursday the 13th morning is a solid standout: a 2ft S swell with light WSW winds, energy of 522 (moderate), and clean conditions. Friday the 14th morning offers a similar vibe – 1ft S swell with glassy 10 km/h WSW winds – fun and clean for the skilled crew.
Saturday the 15th drops off hard. The following week from Sunday the 16th is mostly small and inconsistent, with only a brief clean window Sunday the 16th afternoon from a 0.9ft SSE swell and offshore wind.
The best call in the second week is Monday the 24th of August. Morning has a 1ft E swell with fresh SSW offshore winds, clear and clean. The afternoon bumps to 2ft from the east with an 11-second period and clean conditions – energy is 790 (moderate). It’s a proper long-range tip. The swell direction is E, slightly off the optimum SE, but the point will still line up nicely. Crowds are likely, so paddle out early.
If you’re chasing clean, lined-up surf, lock in Thursday the 13th morning or Monday the 24th. Otherwise, it’s mostly small and windy – a waiting game.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 8 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 158 | 236 | 497 | 353 | 134 | 76 | 517 | 92 | 92 | 52 | 49 | 487 | 568 | 169 | 228 | 392 | 125 | 66 | 18 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:14PM1.61m | 6:09AM1.06m | 6:13PM1.70m | 7:05AM1.13m | 7:06PM1.77m | 7:55AM1.20m | 7:55PM1.79m | 8:40AM1.27m | 8:42PM1.76m | 9:23AM1.32m | 9:26PM1.67m | 10:05AM1.35m | 10:09PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:12AM0.15m | 11:36AM0.34m | 1:06AM0.06m | 12:34PM0.28m | 1:54AM-0.01m | 1:28PM0.23m | 2:38AM-0.03m | 2:19PM0.20m | 3:19AM-0.02m | 3:08PM0.20m | 3:57AM0.03m | 3:57PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 14 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | S 13 |
| kJ | 158 | 4 | 497 | 353 | 134 | 76 | 517 | 92 | 92 | 52 | 49 | 487 | 568 | 169 | 228 | 270 | 125 | 66 | 18 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 20 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 35 | 73 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 10 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 79 | 18 | 2 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 7 | S 13 | — | E 13 | S 12 | NE 8 | S 11 | — | S 15 | S 13 | S 16 | — | S 17 | S 15 | S 20 | ENE 10 | S 15 | S 20 | S 19 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 35 | 39 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | 6 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 6 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | — | W 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 16 | 236 | 24 | 59 | 18 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 1 | — | — | — | 392 | — | — | 86 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 507 | 74 | 135 | 144 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 40 |
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