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Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Forecast
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Shark Island (Cronulla) surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 11 Jul 2025 AEST
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 Saturday (Jul 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shark Island (Cronulla) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 13th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 603 | 313 | 196 | 652 | 466 | 1018 | 1167 | 651 | 436 | 280 | 453 | 276 | 293 | 266 | 166 | 317 | 320 | 104 | 83 | 61 | 45 | 23 | 32 | 15 | 25 | 61 | 96 | 53 | 66 | 46 | 47 | 44 | 34 | 38 | 71 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:40PM 1.64 | 9:27AM 1.09 | 9:20PM 1.65 | 10:09AM 1.12 | 10:00PM 1.63 | 10:53AM 1.16 | 10:42PM 1.57 | 11:39AM 1.21 | 11:28PM 1.48 | 12:28PM 1.26 | 12:19AM 1.37 | 1:20PM 1.32 | 1:17AM 1.24 | 2:17PM 1.38 | 2:26AM 1.13 | 3:17PM 1.45 | 3:43AM 1.05 | 4:19PM 1.52 | 5:00AM 1.03 | 5:18PM 1.60 | 6:09AM 1.04 | 6:15PM 1.67 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:08PM 0.37 | 3:31AM 0.13 | 2:51PM 0.36 | 4:09AM 0.10 | 3:35PM 0.36 | 4:47AM 0.09 | 4:23PM 0.38 | 5:26AM 0.10 | 5:15PM 0.40 | 6:07AM 0.13 | 6:15PM 0.43 | 6:51AM 0.17 | 7:23PM 0.44 | 7:39AM 0.23 | 8:38PM 0.42 | 8:33AM 0.29 | 9:57PM 0.37 | 9:32AM 0.34 | 11:10PM 0.28 | 10:34AM 0.36 | 12:15AM 0.19 | 11:35AM 0.36 | 1:11AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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