Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.06° S 151.16° E

Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shark Island (Cronulla) sea temperature is
16.3° C
1.5° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shark Island (Cronulla) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 15th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Shark Island at Cronulla. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a couple of windows that are worth paddling out for.

For the next few days, it’s pretty ordinary. The wind is messy and the swell is small and weak. We’ve got a bit of a wait ahead of us. The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the Thursday morning of the 13th of August. That’s when we see a clean 5ft S swell rolling in with a gentle offshore wind from the SW. The water temp is sitting at 61°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate (325), and it’s a reef break that’s fairly exposed to the S swell, matching the optimum direction. This is the standout of the whole forecast—clean, lined-up waves for the advanced crew. Get on it.

The Friday morning of the 14th of August is worth a mention too. The swell drops a little to 4ft from the S, but you’ve got near-glass with a light offshore SW breeze. The energy is still moderate (292), and conditions look clean. Not as punchy as Thursday, but a solid backup session.

After that, things get skinny again. A few tiny pulses come through, but the wind gets messy or the swell is too small. There’s a long gap from the 15th through to the end of the window with very little to get excited about. The swell is mostly under 3ft, weak, and the wind is often cross or cross-off, leaving the surf poor and uninviting. The energy levels drop right off, with many readings below 100 (weak) and some as low as 21 (very weak). It’s a quiet end to the outlook.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is the Thursday morning of the 13th, with Friday morning the 14th as a solid backup. After that, it’s a waiting game. Stay tuned.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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1
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2
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.7
E
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
S
11
0.5
ENE
9
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
9
0.5
ENE
10
1.4
S
9
1.6
S
11
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
10
1.3
S
9
1
S
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
29
63
115
119
403
497
404
128
75
65
46
79
62
52
286
577
161
268
262
115
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
ENE
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
40
NNE
35
NNW
40
NW
25
W
15
W
10
W
10
NNW
15
WNW
35
W
30
WSW
15
SW
10
E
15
W
5
SW
15
SE
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
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cross-off
High Tide
4:10PM1.52m
5:03AM1.01m
5:14PM1.61m
6:09AM1.06m
6:13PM1.70m
7:05AM1.13m
7:06PM1.77m
7:55AM1.20m
7:55PM1.79m
8:40AM1.27m
8:42PM1.76m
9:23AM1.32m
9:26PM1.67m
Low Tide
11:09PM0.26m
10:31AM0.39m
00:12AM0.15m
11:36AM0.34m
1:06AM0.06m
12:34PM0.28m
1:54AM-0.01m
1:28PM0.23m
2:38AM-0.03m
2:19PM0.20m
3:19AM-0.02m
3:08PM0.20m
3:57AM0.03m
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rain showers
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6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:19
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:23
 mm
3
2
1
2
Temp °C
15
15
14
17
18
17
16
15
16
18
19
12
18
16
13
15
15
12
15
16
16
Feels °C
13
11
11
13
13
11
6
5
9
15
16
7
13
8
6
11
11
7
12
13
13
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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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