Surf Forecasts:
Short Point surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NE swell with 594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here, with the lowdown on the local surf. First thing you need to know: the water’s sitting at 60°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year.
The start is a bit slow, but we get a window of real quality. Sunday the 19th, the morning is the go. A clean 3ft NE groundswell with a 13-second period is rolling in. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be. That’s the recipe for some smooth, clean lines. The energy is moderate (283), and the size is perfect for the beginners. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in before lunch.
The absolute standout, the one you don't want to miss, is Monday the 20th. The swell jumps to a solid 5ft from the NE, still with a nice 11-second period. The combined energy is strong (615-625). But the best part? Glassy conditions all day. Both the morning and afternoon are looking perfect. The swell jogs a little east-northeast on Tuesday, but Monday is the prize. It’s a fairly consistent break, so you'll find waves, but be aware it’s “often” crowded, so you’ll be sharing the lineup.
Tuesday the 21st is still a great session. 5ft ENE swell in the morning with flat calm winds and moderate energy (425). Wednesday the 22nd drops a bit to 4ft, but we get offshore winds from the NW, keeping things clean. The first half of the week is solid.
Then, after Wednesday, everything goes quiet. From Thursday the 23rd all the way through to August 3rd, the surf just flat-lines. The swell drops to ankle-knocker height, and the energy is pathetic (from 56 down to almost nothing). The winds are messy. There’s a blink on the 27th with a super long 17-second SE groundswell, but it’s only 1ft and onshore wind kills it. It’s a solid week and a half of nothing. For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a real bummer.
So, your game plan: hit Sunday morning the 19th for a warm-up, and lock in Monday the 20th – that’s your best chance. After that, you might as well hang the wetsuit up to dry.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 238 | 594 | 551 | 582 | 593 | 533 | 425 | 340 | 267 | 245 | 240 | 90 | 56 | 43 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:19PM1.21m | 00:13AM1.27m | 1:07PM1.22m | 1:06AM1.11m | 1:57PM1.23m | 2:05AM0.99m | 2:48PM1.24m | 3:12AM0.90m | 3:40PM1.26m | 4:23AM0.87m | 4:32PM1.29m | 5:27AM0.87m | 5:21PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:09PM0.41m | 6:40AM0.24m | 7:13PM0.45m | 7:20AM0.34m | 8:21PM0.48m | 8:02AM0.42m | 9:33PM0.47m | 8:49AM0.48m | 10:40PM0.44m | 9:41AM0.52m | 11:37PM0.39m | 10:36AM0.53m | 00:26AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 238 | 594 | 551 | 582 | 593 | 533 | 425 | 340 | 267 | 245 | 240 | 90 | 56 | 43 | 22 | 315 | 226 | 249 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 15 | S 15 | E 8 | NE 9 | S 18 | NE 9 | — | S 18 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 121 | 150 | 178 | 116 | 82 | 51 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 169 | 12 | — | 25 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | E 8 | E 8 | S 22 | NE 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 45 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | — | WNW 3 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 106 | 128 | 360 | 658 | — | 7 | 650 | 799 | 1111 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 31 | 59 | 20 | 52 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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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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