Surf Forecasts:
Short Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Short Point this week:
The surf forecast for Short Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Short Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for Short Point over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty slow start for us. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with tricky winds. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Tuesday afternoon, August 25th.
Tuesday afternoon, August 25th is about as good as it gets in this window. Swell is coming from the NE at 6ft, with a period of 7 seconds – that’s short-period wind swell, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean faces. The wave energy is moderate (303). It’s not a world-beater, but for a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, it’s the standout.
Wednesday morning, August 26th sees the swell drop to 3ft from the NE, but with a howling 16 mph cross-shore wind from the SSW, it’ll be a choppy mess. Not worth it.
From Thursday, August 27th right through to Monday, September 7th, the surf is tiny – mostly under 2ft – with very weak energy (often under 100). There are a few glassy mornings, like Thursday morning, August 27th (2ft, glassy) and Friday morning, August 28th (2ft, glassy, calm wind), but the waves are just too small and fat to push a log. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Tuesday, September 1st afternoon offers a small bump to 3ft from the NE with a 6-second period and a solid offshore wind from the WNW (12 mph). The energy is still weak (80), and the period is short, so the waves will be crumbly. It’s surfable, but ordinary.
Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th mornings show a slight increase to 4ft from the NE with a 7-8 second period and moderate energy (257-315). However, the wind is light and cross-shore, leaving a bit of a bump on the face. The quality is marginal.
The rest of the run into September 9th is flat or nearly flat, with strong winds (31 mph on the morning of the 6th) that just kill any chance of fun.
Best bet: If you’re desperate, Tuesday afternoon, August 25th has the cleanest conditions and the most size. For the rest, keep your expectations low. This is a long, quiet stretch for Short Point.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 332 | 437 | 289 | 117 | 60 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 31 | 348 | 159 | 117 | 76 | 110 | 74 | 38 | 24 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:23PM1.40m | 7:13AM1.02m | 7:02PM1.45m | 7:47AM1.08m | 7:40PM1.47m | 8:21AM1.15m | 8:17PM1.47m | 8:55AM1.21m | 8:54PM1.44m | 9:29AM1.27m | 9:34PM1.38m | 10:06AM1.32m | 10:16PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.48m | 1:13AM0.23m | 12:38PM0.42m | 1:46AM0.19m | 1:19PM0.37m | 2:18AM0.15m | 2:00PM0.33m | 2:49AM0.14m | 2:42PM0.30m | 3:20AM0.15m | 3:25PM0.28m | 3:53AM0.18m | 4:12PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 8 | NE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 25 | 6 | 289 | 117 | 60 | 43 | 229 | 43 | 637 | 348 | 159 | 68 | 408 | 110 | 161 | 149 | 165 | 418 | 362 | 302 | 256 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | NE 8 | S 14 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | NE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 21 | 43 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 43 | 32 | 31 | 53 | 48 | 18 | 76 | 21 | 74 | 38 | 24 | 74 | 19 | 18 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 14 | SE 13 | S 14 | S 11 | S 19 | S 18 | NE 8 | S 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 | N 14 | E 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 33 | 7 | 36 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 6 | — | NNE 2 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 332 | 437 | 13 | 98 | 300 | 422 | 408 | 191 | — | — | 273 | 117 | 681 | 239 | 237 | 319 | 121 | 60 | — | 1 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 202 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 52 | 20 |
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The above surf forecast table for Short Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Short Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Short Point 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 (Short Point) 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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