Cronulla surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, S swell with 546 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cronulla in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cronulla over the next 16 days.
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