
Surf Forecasts:
Shark Island (Cronulla) surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next couple of weeks.
You know what, it’s a bit of a slow cooker this forecast. We’ve got a lot of flat, windy, or messy days to sit through before the real action shows up. The water is currently sitting at 62°, which is a touch colder than average for this time of year – you’ll want a decent steamer if you’re paddling out.
The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Sunday the 2nd starts with a small, weak 5ft SSE swell but it’s getting chopped up by a cross-shore breeze. Not worth the paddle. Monday and Tuesday are tiny, with waves barely cracking 1ft. We’re looking at a gap of nearly three days with nothing worthwhile.
Wednesday the 5th sees a bit of a lift – a clean 3ft S swell with a light offshore wind in the morning. It’s ordinary, but it’s an option for a quick dip if you’re desperate. Thursday the 6th morning shapes up a bit better: 5ft from the south, clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is picking up (288). That’s probably the first proper chance to get a wave.
But the real standout, and I mean the only one worth circling on the calendar, is the morning of Friday the 14th of August. That’s a big, solid 10ft S swell with a clean offshore wind. The energy is pumping at 2695, which is serious grunt. This is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft is expert territory. The swell direction matches the optimum from the south-east, so the reef should handle it well. Expect it to be powerful, with long lulls between sets. It’ll be a crowd, though – this spot gets busy when it’s on.
If you miss that, the Saturday morning (15th of August) is even bigger at 12ft from the SSE, with a longer period of 12 seconds. The energy is massive at 3182. That’s raw, deep ocean groundswell. Again, experts only. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but that long period can make it a bit straight at the take-off. Still, for the crew that knows the reef, this is the one.
Everything after that drops off. The second week (16th and 17th) has some smaller, chop-affected swell and onshore winds. Not worth the drive unless you’re desperate for a salty rinse.
So, to sum it up: suffer through the flat and funky early days, then lock in Friday 14th or Saturday 15th of August for the real deal. Bring your big-wave board and your patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
575 | 772 | 380 | 224 | 134 | 42 | 10 | 9 | 32 | 122 | 61 | 298 | 266 | 348 | 440 | 412 | 284 | 171 | 75 | 176 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:43AM1.24m | 10:36PM1.44m | 11:23AM1.28m | 11:18PM1.34m | 12:07PM1.32m | 00:06AM1.23m | 12:58PM1.35m | 1:06AM1.12m | 1:57PM1.39m | 2:20AM1.03m | 3:02PM1.44m | 3:44AM0.99m | 4:10PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM0.37m | 5:06AM0.17m | 5:15PM0.40m | 5:42AM0.21m | 6:11PM0.42m | 6:24AM0.26m | 7:17PM0.43m | 7:13AM0.32m | 8:34PM0.42m | 8:12AM0.38m | 9:55PM0.36m | 9:21AM0.40m | 11:09PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
575 | 772 | 380 | 224 | 134 | 42 | 10 | 5 | 32 | 122 | 61 | 298 | 266 | 348 | 440 | 412 | 284 | 171 | 75 | 176 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 21 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | SSE 9 | E 16 | NE 5 |
228 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 31 | 27 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 58 | 5 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | E 17 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 15 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | E 14 | E 11 | NE 9 | S 12 | E 8 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 11 | ENE 7 |
6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNW 2 | NE 5 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NNW 2 |
— | 3 | 42 | 1 | 31 | 2 | — | 4 | 11 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 97 | 275 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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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).
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