
Surf Forecasts:
Cronulla surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with 1,122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cronulla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 7 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | ESE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 46 | 895 | 830 | 334 | 540 | 308 | 219 | 85 | 58 | 53 | 106 | 103 | 173 | 263 | 318 | 340 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:17PM1.81m | 8:10AM1.15m | 8:09PM1.85m | 9:02AM1.18m | 9:00PM1.84m | 9:51AM1.21m | 9:48PM1.77m | 10:40AM1.24m | 10:36PM1.66m | 11:28AM1.26m | 11:23PM1.50m | 12:16PM1.27m | 00:11AM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:11AM-0.02m | 1:37PM0.25m | 3:01AM-0.06m | 2:30PM0.24m | 3:49AM-0.06m | 3:22PM0.25m | 4:34AM-0.02m | 4:15PM0.29m | 5:17AM0.05m | 5:09PM0.34m | 5:58AM0.14m | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:38AM0.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | |
5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | 5:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 13 | E 11 | S 6 | E 5 | S 8 | S 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 593 | 552 | 218 | 358 | 31 | 2 | 71 | 20 | 50 | 65 | 103 | 173 | 263 | 318 | 340 | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 7 | E 10 | — | — | E 11 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 5 | S 11 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 13 | S 12 |
10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 56 | 38 | 24 | 33 | 55 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | S 9 | — | S 10 | — | S 20 | S 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | S 9 | SSE 15 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 28 | — | 19 | — | 8 | 29 | 61 | 59 | 15 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 5 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 895 | 830 | 334 | 540 | 308 | 219 | 85 | 58 | 53 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 311 | 311 | 311 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 145 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 42 | 1 | 42 | 42 | 1 | 42 | 4 |
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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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