Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.06° S 151.16° E

Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shark Island (Cronulla) sea temperature is
16.9° C
0.8° 

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


Shark Island (Cronulla) surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shark Island (Cronulla) this week:

The surf forecast for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shark Island (Cronulla) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
12
0.7
SSW
6
2.4
S
10
2.1
S
9
1.5
S
7
1.7
S
8
2
S
8
1.6
SSE
7
0.9
S
6
0.3
S
11
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
1.1
E
8
1.4
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
33
1048
707
251
383
459
219
60
21
80
68
55
133
370
492
442
460
404
307
301
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
30
S
30
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
25
S
25
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
SE
10
NNW
10
NW
Wind State
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
High Tide
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
1:05PM1.28m
1:02AM1.17m
Low Tide
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
7:10PM0.47m
7:19AM0.32m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
12
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11
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Information about the Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shark Island (Cronulla) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shark Island (Cronulla) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shark Island (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 (Shark Island (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 Shark Island (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.

Shark Island (Cronulla) is 2 km (1 miles) from Cronulla. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cronulla. Cronulla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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