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Shark Island (Cronulla) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 11 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
23.4° 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 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shark Island (Cronulla) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 11PM. 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+) 5AM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 12th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
0.5
S
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.9
ENE
1.9
NE
1.3
NE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)67798710777776117774776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8053710993318134148686068708686588852383033116485
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
30
S
40
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
E
15
E
20
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
5
NE
10
E
20
ENE
10
NW
15
NNE
30
NE
15
N
10
NNE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncrossononcross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:22AM
1.29
6:14PM
0.89
6:18AM
1.36
7:08PM
0.94
7:06AM
1.44
7:51PM
1.01
7:48AM
1.52
8:29PM
1.08
8:26AM
1.59
9:05PM
1.16
9:03AM
1.63
9:41PM
1.23
9:40AM
1.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:22PM
0.56
12:30PM
0.46
11:29PM
0.54
1:19PM
0.38
12:27AM
0.49
1:59PM
0.30
1:15AM
0.43
2:35PM
0.22
1:58AM
0.36
3:08PM
0.15
2:40AM
0.31
3:41PM
0.10
3:21AM
0.27
4:13PM
0.07
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
Sunrise-6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--7:52--7:51--7:50--7:49--7:46--7:45--7:45
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262319192020202122212223222223222324222628
Feels °C (?)252012131717181919192121202222202221192525
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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).

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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