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.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday the 26th is pretty ordinary with a weak, short-period south swell and a cross-off wind making things messy. That one’s a pass.

The real action kicks off on Friday morning, the 28th of August. That’s the standout window. Cronulla Point is looking prime with a clean 5 ft SSE swell, a 11-second period, and light offshore wind. The water is sitting at a mild 63°, which is just about average for this time of year. The combined energy is a solid 688 (moderate), and with the swell coming from the SSE, it’s lining up well with the optimum SE direction for this break. The wind is light and cross-off, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is a good one for the advanced crew, but it’s not too big for a confident intermediate.

Saturday morning, the 29th, is another beauty. Offshore wind, clean 6 ft SSE swell, with the same 10-second period. The energy is up to 834, pushing into the strong range. Get on it early before the wind swings around.

Sunday the 30th drops off a fair bit, and then we’ve got a long, quiet stretch. From Sunday afternoon right through to the 6th of September, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. The energy drops to double digits, and the swell is tiny. Not much to write home about for a paddle surfer – if you’re into kite surfing, the windier afternoons might be more interesting.

Then, look at the 7th of September, Monday morning. That’s a promising one, but it’s a long way out. We’ve got a 7 ft S swell with an 11-second period, and the energy is massive at 1089. That’s strong stuff. The wind is a fresh cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but at that size, it’s strictly for the experts. The long period makes it powerful, and Cronulla Point handles that well. Keep an eye on it, but don’t make solid plans yet.

The 10th of September also has some potential with a 5 ft S swell, but the wind looks questionable, and the energy is a bit lower. It’s a marginal call.

So, the clear winner is Friday morning, the 28th of August, with Saturday morning the 29th as a close second. After that, we’re in a dry spell until the 7th, which is a long way off but worth watching.

Rusty.

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