Cronulla surf break

Cronulla surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 AEDT
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Cronulla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cronulla sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 2nd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 6th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 5th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
1.1
NE
0.3
S
0.8
ENE
1
NE
0.7
ENE
1.3
S
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.7
SE
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
SE
0.9
ENE
0.7
E
0.6
E
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)145117566666798999101010106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)376021594740105977414525326223520916213413915010666123
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
10
NNW
10
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
30
S
35
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
15
S
20
ESE
15
SE
5
NNE
15
N
25
NE
10
NW
15
WNW
20
W
20
S
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:06PM
1.44
9:19AM
1.39
9:38PM
1.49
9:57AM
1.31
10:10PM
1.50
10:34AM
1.23
10:43PM
1.49
11:12AM
1.14
11:18PM
1.46
11:52AM
1.06
11:56PM
1.41
12:37PM
0.98
12:39AM
1.34
1:31PM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:54PM
0.16
3:15AM
0.21
3:24PM
0.20
3:55AM
0.19
3:53PM
0.25
4:35AM
0.20
4:23PM
0.31
5:15AM
0.24
4:53PM
0.37
5:57AM
0.29
5:25PM
0.44
6:44AM
0.35
6:01PM
0.51
7:37AM
0.41
Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11
Sunset6:51--6:50--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
--------12131------1-
Temp. °C232121232120212019191920202019222023292321
Feels °C (?)211921211917171717151516181817181721282122
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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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