Cronulla Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.05° S 151.17° E

Cronulla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cronulla sea temperature is
20.1°C
0.6° 

Cronulla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cronulla surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, S swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cronulla this week:

The surf forecast for Cronulla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cronulla in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 13th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 19th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 16th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cronulla over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Friday
13
Saturday
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Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
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Wednesday
18
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
5
0.8
ESE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
11
0.6
E
7
1.9
SSE
6
1.9
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.1
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.9
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
28
74
99
86
86
24
41
38
255
307
392
297
286
124
51
121
112
113
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
NE
20
S
20
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
5
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Wind State
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cross
cross
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glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
on
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High Tide
11:23PM1.01m
11:13AM1.47m
00:08AM0.98m
11:56AM1.41m
00:59AM0.95m
12:42PM1.35m
1:57AM0.95m
1:32PM1.29m
2:59AM0.98m
2:28PM1.25m
3:57AM1.05m
3:27PM1.21m
4:47AM1.15m
Low Tide
4:41AM0.47m
6:10PM0.28m
5:21AM0.52m
6:57PM0.32m
6:07AM0.57m
7:47PM0.35m
7:03AM0.61m
8:38PM0.36m
8:10AM0.64m
9:28PM0.35m
9:24AM0.63m
10:15PM0.32m
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Temp °C
19
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28
26
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Feels °C
19
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15
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Information about the Cronulla Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cronulla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cronulla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cronulla surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cronulla) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cronulla may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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