Short Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.89° S 149.93° E

Short Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Short Point sea temperature is
17.3°C
1.5° 

Short Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Short Point surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, NNE swell with 2,196 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SE 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 17th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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8
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NE
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NE
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1.1
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2.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
129
112
84
73
49
87
69
165
245
152
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158
169
167
275
193
367
531
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NE
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NNW
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NE
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NW
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NE
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NNW
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NE
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N
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NNE
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High Tide
1:37AM0.88m
1:16PM1.24m
2:44AM0.87m
2:17PM1.20m
3:53AM0.89m
3:20PM1.19m
4:51AM0.94m
4:21PM1.20m
5:37AM1.02m
5:15PM1.22m
6:16AM1.11m
6:05PM1.25m
Low Tide
6:38AM0.60m
8:31PM0.39m
7:38AM0.63m
9:34PM0.40m
8:51AM0.64m
10:30PM0.38m
10:04AM0.62m
11:16PM0.34m
11:06AM0.56m
11:56PM0.29m
12:01PM0.48m
00:33AM0.25m
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Feels °C
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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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