Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.06° S 151.16° E

Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shark Island (Cronulla) sea temperature is
20.6°C
1.8° 

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 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shark Island (Cronulla) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 30th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 30th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 30th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
12
1.3
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
0.8
S
11
0.6
NE
9
1.1
S
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
E
7
0.4
S
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
4
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
553
449
332
259
247
150
223
181
149
62
145
39
36
25
18
32
101
131
159
201
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
0
SW
15
NE
35
NE
15
N
20
NNE
35
NNE
15
NNW
20
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
25
ENE
20
E
15
E
10
ENE
20
NE
25
W
Wind State
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
11:54PM1.12m
11:53AM1.65m
00:58AM1.06m
12:53PM1.57m
2:10AM1.03m
2:00PM1.50m
3:26AM1.05m
3:12PM1.43m
4:35AM1.12m
4:22PM1.38m
5:32AM1.22m
5:25PM1.34m
Low Tide
5:51PM0.06m
5:21AM0.36m
6:52PM0.11m
6:18AM0.44m
7:58PM0.16m
7:26AM0.50m
9:07PM0.19m
8:46AM0.53m
10:12PM0.20m
10:08AM0.51m
11:08PM0.20m
11:20AM0.46m
11:55PM0.20m
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8
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4
Temp °C
19
17
18
20
18
22
25
25
21
20
18
20
20
19
19
19
19
19
20
19
Feels °C
15
15
16
16
14
19
19
22
19
17
16
19
16
16
17
16
17
20
19
18
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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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