Short Point surf break

Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 02 Mar 2026 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
20.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Mar 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 2nd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 2nd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 8th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ENE
1.9
NE
1.7
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1
NE
1.3
NE
1
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
Period(s) (?)888887788887888881110107
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)424440335248276199178193257229186104186110173179162340362562208
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
N
5
NW
10
S
15
S
5
SSW
5
ENE
10
E
5
S
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
S
15
SSE
25
SE
5
SSW
5
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
15
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglasscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:15AM
1.57
9:01PM
1.19
8:59AM
1.55
9:39PM
1.24
9:41AM
1.49
10:14PM
1.29
10:21AM
1.41
10:49PM
1.31
11:00AM
1.30
11:24PM
1.32
11:40AM
1.18
11:59PM
1.31
12:22PM
1.07
12:37AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:56PM
0.07
2:41AM
0.28
3:33PM
0.08
3:26AM
0.25
4:07PM
0.12
4:10AM
0.25
4:39PM
0.18
4:54AM
0.26
5:10PM
0.25
5:38AM
0.30
5:40PM
0.33
6:24AM
0.34
6:11PM
0.42
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-7:37--7:37--7:36--7:34--7:32--7:30--7:30-
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2107------------------
Temp. °C191919202119212221212220232220192019222322
Feels °C (?)191920212220232424232322232019192019222221
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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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