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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 am Saturday 31 Jan 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
22.5° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 1st Feb)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 1st Feb)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 2nd Feb)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NE
1.5
ENE
2.4
NE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
3.5
S
3.5
S
2.3
SSE
2
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
SE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.7
S
0.9
SE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)6688119108109988661098666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14415466430653417692550669748466339685186119514024365455
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
15
SSW
35
S
45
S
35
S
25
SSE
15
SE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
N
20
NNE
35
NE
5
NW
25
S
25
SSE
25
S
10
S
25
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossononcross-
on		ononglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:35PM
1.13
8:35AM
1.77
9:22PM
1.18
9:22AM
1.78
10:06PM
1.23
10:06AM
1.74
10:48PM
1.26
10:47AM
1.65
11:28PM
1.29
11:27AM
1.52
12:07AM
1.30
12:07PM
1.37
12:48AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:38PM
0.05
2:03AM
0.28
3:24PM
0.00
2:53AM
0.25
4:06PM
-0.01
3:41AM
0.23
4:45PM
0.02
4:28AM
0.25
5:22PM
0.07
5:14AM
0.29
5:56PM
0.14
6:01AM
0.35
6:29PM
0.23
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--
Sunset-8:01--8:00--8:00--7:59--7:59--7:58--7:57-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252624242620181919202121222424242321212423
Feels °C (?)262323262616111214181717202122222120232521
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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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