Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for this stretch of coast.

Straight up, the next few days are a write-off. We’ve got a run of poor surf through Saturday, Sunday, and into Monday. There’s some swell around on Monday, but the wind is going to be howling cross-shore, making a mess of things. You’re looking at a few days of chop and lumpy conditions, not worth paddling out for. We’ll see the energy drop off a bit after that, with Tuesday and Wednesday offering just small, weak surf and more average wind.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday the 13th. That’s when things start to come together. The swell builds to a solid 6ft from the south, and the wind swings offshore in the morning before going glassy in the afternoon. That’s the window you want. The energy is strong too, hitting 838 in the afternoon, which is a big jump from the doldrums.

That Thursday afternoon at Shark Island (Cronulla) is the standout of this whole run. Glassy conditions with a solid S swell at 6ft and an 11-second period, which is proper groundswell. It’s a reef break, advanced only, and with that size, it’s not for the faint of heart. For the crew who know what they're doing, this is as good as it gets. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you should get sets, but it’s also a spot where crowds are sometimes a thing, so you might have to fight for a wave.

The next day, Friday the 14th, is still decent in the morning with a clean 4ft of S swell, but the wind swings onshore in the afternoon and kills it.

After that, it drops back into a bit of a lull. The weekend and the start of the following week look pretty average, with small waves and mostly cross or onshore winds. Not much to get excited about.

There is a bit of a promising sign for the following Sunday, the 23rd. The swell builds back up to 4ft from the ENE with a longer 11-second period, and if the glassy morning wind holds, it could be a clean session. But that's a long way out, so treat that one as promising but not locked in. The energy is moderate, with a 433 reading, and it’s a better option than the onshore wind that comes in during the afternoon.

So, to sum it up: it’s a slow start, but Thursday the 13th looks like the clear winner. The Sunday the 23rd is a potential backup, but it’s a long way off and less certain. The water is running a bit colder than normal at 61°F when we finally get some waves, so bring the extra rubber.

Stay patient, and be ready for Thursday.

Rusty.

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