Cronulla Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.05° S 151.17° E

Cronulla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cronulla sea temperature is
20.3°C
1.4° 

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


Cronulla surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with S 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cronulla in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 5PM. 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 31st Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 31st Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 6th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu morning).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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76
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNW
15
SSE
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ESE
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NE
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SW
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SSW
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SSE
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NNW
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High Tide
00:58AM1.06m
12:53PM1.57m
2:10AM1.03m
2:00PM1.50m
3:26AM1.05m
3:12PM1.43m
4:35AM1.12m
4:22PM1.38m
5:32AM1.22m
5:25PM1.34m
6:19AM1.32m
6:21PM1.30m
Low Tide
6:52PM0.11m
6:18AM0.44m
7:58PM0.16m
7:26AM0.50m
9:07PM0.19m
8:46AM0.53m
10:12PM0.20m
10:08AM0.51m
11:08PM0.20m
11:20AM0.46m
11:55PM0.20m
12:22PM0.38m
00:36AM0.21m
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Temp °C
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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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