Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.06° S 151.16° E

Issued: 9 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shark Island (Cronulla) sea temperature is
18.2° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shark Island (Cronulla) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 15th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
1.3
S
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
S
12
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
14
14
12
16
25
28
36
59
58
130
58
60
56
69
124
92
129
107
109
135
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
S
10
S
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
NE
10
WNW
15
WNW
25
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NE
15
WNW
15
W
10
SSE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
High Tide
5:18AM1.17m
5:48PM1.62m
6:22AM1.17m
6:39PM1.73m
7:22AM1.17m
7:29PM1.81m
8:20AM1.17m
8:21PM1.85m
9:16AM1.16m
9:13PM1.85m
10:11AM1.15m
10:05PM1.80m
11:06AM1.14m
Low Tide
11:28PM0.29m
11:12AM0.23m
00:28AM0.16m
12:04PM0.24m
1:25AM0.05m
12:56PM0.24m
2:20AM-0.03m
1:48PM0.25m
3:15AM-0.06m
2:41PM0.27m
4:08AM-0.06m
3:34PM0.30m
5:01AM-0.03m
4:30PM0.34m
rain showers
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6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
2
4
5
1
Temp °C
17
18
18
17
19
20
20
21
16
17
17
17
17
19
20
18
18
18
17
17
17
Feels °C
16
17
17
18
17
18
19
20
13
14
14
15
17
18
18
16
17
17
17
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
SE
4
0.4
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
12
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
Energy kJ
22
14
14
5
16
14
28
36
59
58
59
58
60
45
32
124
92
129
107
109
135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
NE
7
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
26
11
10
12
2
2
7
17
4
2
7
6
44
56
48
65
57
56
31
15
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
14
0.3
S
8
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
5
5
10
9
15
7
12
4
4
3
3
4
10
49
69
14
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
4
0.6
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
2
1
S
5
1.3
S
6
1
S
6
0.4
NE
2
0.7
NNE
4
Energy kJ
17
22
12
25
1
44
130
69
2
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
29
38
232
210
35
25
1
1
0
43
40
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
2
2
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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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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