
Surf Forecasts:
Cronulla -The Wall surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 3,893 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cronulla -The Wall this week:
The surf forecast for Cronulla -The Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cronulla -The Wall in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cronulla -The Wall over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
300 | 82 | 59 | 60 | 43 | 27 | 62 | 112 | 632 | 304 | 217 | 636 | 547 | 220 | 344 | 243 | 482 | 2163 | 3159 | 3893 | 3055 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:31PM1.43m | 2:23AM0.97m | 2:45PM1.44m | 3:51AM0.97m | 3:59PM1.49m | 5:04AM1.03m | 5:04PM1.56m | 6:02AM1.12m | 6:01PM1.63m | 6:50AM1.21m | 6:51PM1.66m | 7:33AM1.31m | 7:37PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.35m | 7:55AM0.47m | 9:51PM0.31m | 9:14AM0.47m | 11:01PM0.23m | 10:29AM0.43m | 11:58PM0.15m | 11:33AM0.36m | 00:46AM0.08m | 12:29PM0.28m | 1:28AM0.04m | 1:19PM0.22m | 2:06AM0.04m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 12 |
300 | 82 | 38 | 60 | 31 | 26 | 62 | 112 | 632 | 304 | 217 | 8 | 547 | 220 | 344 | 243 | 6 | 1587 | 2300 | 3007 | 3055 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 10 | S 11 | NE 5 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 17 | NE 16 | SSE 22 | E 9 | E 15 |
9 | 18 | 59 | 7 | 43 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 171 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 373 | 7 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | SE 10 | E 10 | NE 9 | — | E 17 | — | E 16 | — | ENE 15 |
19 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | — | NNW 2 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | N 2 | NW 3 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | — |
— | 28 | — | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 636 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 482 | 2163 | 3159 | 3893 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 646 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 94 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 210 | 654 | 82 |
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Information about the Cronulla -The Wall Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cronulla -The Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cronulla -The Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cronulla -The Wall 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 -The Wall) 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 -The Wall 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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