Shark Island (Cronulla) surf break

Shark Island (Cronulla) surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 07 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Shark Island (Cronulla) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shark Island (Cronulla) sea temperature is
23.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shark Island (Cronulla) in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 8th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 12th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 12th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Thu morning).

Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.8
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
E
0.7
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.7
NE
1
ENE
2.1
S
1.9
SSE
1.1
S
0.5
S
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)7776777777788677881066
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9115159602849975424654516714622699402419135466194
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
15
SSW
10
S
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
SSW
5
S
15
E
5
SSW
15
NNE
25
NE
10
W
40
S
30
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:31AM
1.28
1:32PM
1.08
2:18AM
1.26
2:26PM
0.96
3:14AM
1.25
3:38PM
0.88
4:18AM
1.26
5:02PM
0.86
5:22AM
1.29
6:14PM
0.89
6:18AM
1.36
7:08PM
0.94
7:06AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:02PM
0.32
7:45AM
0.49
7:37PM
0.41
8:50AM
0.54
8:19PM
0.48
10:07AM
0.55
9:14PM
0.54
11:26AM
0.52
10:22PM
0.56
12:30PM
0.46
11:29PM
0.54
1:19PM
0.38
12:27AM
0.49
1:59PM
0.30
Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28
Sunset7:55--7:54--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51--
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
--21-321--------11151
Temp. °C262521232320212223242326282525202020202121
Feels °C (?)242720232221212425252526262526141720202019
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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 12 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).

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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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