Short Point surf break

Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 03 May 2026 AEST
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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
20.7° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Sunday (May 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Short Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 3rd May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 3rd May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 3rd May)11ft (3.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
!
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NE
8
3
NE
8
3.5
NE
8
2.5
NE
9
2.4
NE
9
2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
11
1.7
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
713
999
1567
958
881
741
692
745
698
591
524
415
367
286
128
72
30
19
23
24
23
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
30
NNE
15
NNW
20
N
15
N
10
W
15
WNW
5
S
10
WSW
5
NE
15
NNE
10
WNW
5
SW
15
SW
20
W
50
WSW
45
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
W
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:09PM1.43m
10:02AM1.00m
9:46PM1.40m
10:46AM0.96m
10:26PM1.36m
11:33AM0.92m
11:09PM1.32m
12:25PM0.90m
11:56PM1.28m
1:22PM0.90m
00:49AM1.25m
2:21PM0.93m
1:45AM1.23m
Low Tide
2:45PM0.43m
3:59AM0.21m
3:20PM0.47m
4:42AM0.24m
3:57PM0.52m
5:28AM0.28m
4:37PM0.56m
6:16AM0.32m
5:23PM0.59m
7:08AM0.33m
6:19PM0.62m
7:59AM0.33m
7:25PM0.62m
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
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5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
1
1
6
13
7
2
Temp °C
22
21
19
22
22
15
22
21
14
16
18
13
16
10
10
12
12
13
16
17
12
18
17
16
20
21
12
20
18
11
14
15
10
14
6
6
1
2
9
11
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
2.5
NE
9
0.1
S
9
2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
11
1.7
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
11
Energy kJ
3
2
2
958
2
741
692
745
698
591
524
415
367
286
128
72
30
19
23
24
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.3
SSW
4
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
1.1
NE
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
S
14
0.3
NNE
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
17
Energy kJ
2
2
2
6
24
46
27
15
91
50
15
7
5
7
25
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
17
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
S
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
3
3
22
60
14
34
11
2
5
4
2
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NE
8
3
NE
8
3.5
NE
8
2.4
NE
9
0.3
WNW
3
0.6
W
3
0.9
SW
6
1
SSW
9
0.4
WNW
3
0.7
N
6
1.2
SSW
5
1.6
SW
5
4
SSW
12
3.5
S
12
2.3
S
10
2.1
S
9
2.1
S
9
1.9
S
9
Energy kJ
713
999
1567
881
2
7
47
147
3
29
57
123
4426
3355
1034
686
686
548
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
3
1
Distance (km)
1
148
20
1
0
0
0
6
0
0
1
0
0
6
20
129
625
78
17
17
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
2
3
4
6
7
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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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