Surf Forecasts:
Short Point surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 (Aug 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. From Friday the 31st of July right through to the morning of Sunday the 9th of August, it’s flat or gutless. The combined wave energy is barely a whisper, with readings like 77 and 16 – just weak, disorganised dribble. You’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board.
Now, the first real glimmer of hope, and it’s a long way off, comes on Sunday the 9th of August in the afternoon. Short Point looks like it could finally wake up. We’ve got a 6ft swell pushing in from the NNE, and the combined energy jumps to 213. That’s moderate energy, enough to get the blood pumping. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and close together, but for a spot that’s been dead for a week, this is a welcome sight. The water temp is about 60°F with no real anomaly, so it’s normal for the season. This is a beginner-friendly break, but with that short-period swell, it’ll be a bit of a chop fest, so don’t expect perfection.
The following morning, Monday the 10th of August, the swell picks up a touch more to 6ft from the NNE, with energy hitting 285 – still moderate. But the wind is a stiff 16 mph cross-offshore from the SW, which is a bit on the strong side. It’ll be clean, but a bit of a battle. For a beginner spot, this is getting into the “too big” territory, so it’s more for the intermediate crew.
After that, it fades back into mediocrity. There’s a small window on Tuesday the 11th of August morning with a 2ft easterly swell and a clean offshore breeze from the WNW, but it’s weak. The rest of the week is all small, clean, but completely unexciting.
So, the standout is that Sunday afternoon and Monday morning window. It’s not world-class, but after a week of nothing, it’s the only game in town. Get your hopes up for the 9th and 10th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 11 | SE 12 | E 19 | E 18 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NNE 6 | SE 13 | ENE 15 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 2 | 75 | 7 | 6 | 53 | 160 | 158 | 103 | 42 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:20PM1.47m | 10:07AM1.12m | 9:56PM1.42m | 10:44AM1.16m | 10:35PM1.35m | 11:23AM1.21m | 11:18PM1.26m | 12:06PM1.25m | 00:09AM1.16m | 12:55PM1.29m | 1:10AM1.06m | 1:52PM1.33m | 2:25AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:02AM0.15m | 3:41PM0.39m | 4:33AM0.17m | 4:26PM0.39m | 5:06AM0.20m | 5:16PM0.40m | 5:42AM0.24m | 6:13PM0.41m | 6:23AM0.29m | 7:19PM0.41m | 7:11AM0.35m | 8:34PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SSW 8 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | E 12 | NE 12 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | — | 304 | 197 | 637 | 597 | 472 | 309 | 134 | 49 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 374 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | SE 12 | E 19 | E 18 | S 21 | S 16 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 8 | NNE 6 | ENE 15 | E 14 | NE 16 | E 19 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 13 | NE 13 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 75 | 7 | 6 | 35 | 21 | 155 | 103 | 42 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | NE 7 | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 | E 16 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 13 | NE 6 | NE 10 | E 20 | — | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | NE 8 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 476 | — | — | 2 | 56 | 53 | 160 | 158 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 63 | 295 | 404 | 677 | 810 | 393 | 212 | 256 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 17 | 0 | 176 | 1 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 59 | 52 | 52 | 20 | 78 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 214 | 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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