Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Shark Island (Cronulla) for the next couple of weeks in feet and miles per hour.

It’s a slow burner, no doubt. The first few days are flat and messy, but don’t get discouraged – there’s some real heavy stuff coming later. The water temperature is 63°, which is right where it should be for this time of year.

The first real chance of a wave comes on Monday the 7th. The morning has a 4ft S swell, but the wind is blowing cross, messing up the face. It’s a tease, with combined energy at 223 (moderate), but it’s not a day to get excited about.

Now, Tuesday the 8th is where I get my hopes up. The morning is a bit rough with a 7ft S swell (631 energy), but the afternoon is the real deal. We’re looking at a clean 8ft SSE swell, with an 11-second period and a light offshore breeze. That’s 1318 energy (moderate to strong), and for a reef like this, that long-period groundswell is going to produce some proper, powerful lines. This is a big highlight – for the advanced crew only. Expect crowds, this is the best session in the first week.

Wednesday the 9th morning still has some fun waves at 5ft SSE and clean conditions (378 energy), but the wind picks up in the afternoon and ruins it.

Thursday the 10th is a big day. The swell jumps to 10ft S in the morning, with a 12-second period. That’s 2374 energy (strong), and it’s offshore. This is huge, heavy, and only for the experts. The afternoon is even bigger, with 12ft S swell and 5220 energy (very strong). This is proper, serious reef-break territory. Don’t even think about it unless you know what you’re doing.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th will see the swell dropping but staying solid, with the 12th morning offering a clean 5ft SSE swell (680 energy). Still good, but the magic is fading.

From Sunday the 13th through Wednesday the 16th, we hit a flat spell. The swell drops right off, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. A real dry patch, nothing worth paddling for.

Then, Thursday the 17th afternoon is the other absolute standout. We’ve got a 10ft S swell, a 12-second period, and it’s *glassy*. That’s a 3321 energy reading (very strong). This is the kind of condition that makes this place a world-class wave. Dead calm, perfect lines. It’s a week and a half out, so take it with a grain of salt, but it looks incredible.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th will still have size, but the wind will be screaming from the SSE, making it choppy and tough.

So, here’s the bottom line: your best bets are Tuesday the 8th afternoon and Thursday the 17th afternoon. Both are for experienced surfers only, offering big, powerful, clean groundswell. The rest of the forecast is either small, messy, or just too big and windy. Pick your window and go.

Rusty.

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