Short Point surf break

Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 28 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
19.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Short Point this week:

The surf forecast for Short Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Short Point in the next 12 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 29th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 4th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 1st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
1
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
E
1.3
E
2.3
ESE
2
ESE
1.5
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
SE
0.6
ESE
1.1
NE
1.3
NNE
1.7
NNE
2.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)12121212877891614131212119105567
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2414141411696627214018368417831170579245198756283202476
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
E
10
NW
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NW
20
NE
20
NE
5
SSW
10
SE
15
SE
15
S
10
SE
15
E
10
N
25
NE
25
NE
15
N
25
NE
35
NNE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossononcross-
on
ononcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:02PM
1.16
4:06AM
1.29
4:15PM
1.09
5:02AM
1.39
5:30PM
1.05
5:57AM
1.50
6:42PM
1.05
6:52AM
1.60
7:48PM
1.06
7:46AM
1.68
8:46PM
1.07
8:38AM
1.73
9:41PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11AM
0.49
9:27PM
0.26
10:26AM
0.42
10:21PM
0.29
11:39AM
0.31
11:17PM
0.32
12:46PM
0.19
12:15AM
0.33
1:47PM
0.08
1:12AM
0.33
2:43PM
-0.00
2:06AM
0.33
3:36PM
-0.05
2:59AM
0.32
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--
Sunset-8:21--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
---------113-----1--1
Temp. °C171816171917192019182117171817181918212220
Feels °C (?)131414151615161717182017151515141517171919
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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 12 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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