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Short Point Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Far South (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Short Point sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 18th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 18th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 18th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | |
820 | 781 | 658 | 604 | 497 | 472 | 842 | 685 | 575 | 411 | 444 | 291 | 231 | 114 | 75 | 497 | 313 | 266 | 712 | 573 | 434 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 9:29AM1.14m | 9:21PM1.70m | 10:27AM1.10m | 10:15PM1.67m | 11:28AM1.06m | 11:12PM1.60m | 12:32PM1.04m | 00:11AM1.51m | 1:36PM1.04m | 1:14AM1.41m | 2:38PM1.08m | 2:18AM1.30m | 3:35PM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:21AM-0.04m | 2:54PM0.32m | 4:18AM-0.04m | 3:46PM0.37m | 5:16AM-0.01m | 4:42PM0.42m | 6:16AM0.04m | 5:45PM0.47m | 7:16AM0.10m | 6:54PM0.51m | 8:13AM0.16m | 8:07PM0.52m | 9:06AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — |
 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 |
— | — | — | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
 kJ | 820 | 781 | 658 | 604 | 497 | 472 | 842 | 685 | 575 | 411 | 444 | 291 | 231 | 922 | 772 | 497 | 313 | 266 | 712 | 573 | 434 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 4 | S 13 | SW 12 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 11 | S 16 | S 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 8 | 155 | 161 | 444 | 5 | 4 | 114 | 75 | 52 | 46 | 63 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 14 | S 19 | E 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 31 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | 152 | 320 | 341 | 469 | 485 | 606 | 792 | 844 | 1168 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 110 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 125 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 6 |
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Information about the Short Point Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Short Point 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.
Short Point is 20 km (12 miles) from Eden. If you plan a holiday in Far South New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eden. Eden has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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