Short Point surf break

Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 27 Dec 2025 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
19.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Dec 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 29th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 2nd Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 1st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
1
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.1
E
1.6
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1
SE
Period(s) (?)131313121212128877991413121211999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)42262615141414119103916514077508852379303244246235155
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
35
S
15
WSW
15
SE
15
E
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
10
NW
20
NE
20
NE
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
25
SW
20
S
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
ononoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:58PM
1.24
3:12AM
1.20
3:02PM
1.16
4:06AM
1.29
4:15PM
1.09
5:02AM
1.39
5:30PM
1.05
5:57AM
1.50
6:42PM
1.05
6:52AM
1.60
7:48PM
1.06
7:46AM
1.68
8:46PM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:38PM
0.23
9:11AM
0.49
9:27PM
0.26
10:26AM
0.42
10:21PM
0.29
11:39AM
0.31
11:17PM
0.32
12:46PM
0.19
12:15AM
0.33
1:47PM
0.08
1:12AM
0.33
2:43PM
-0.00
2:06AM
0.33
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-8:21--8:21--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------11----1
Temp. °C181916171816171917192119182117151917181918
Feels °C (?)141310131515141615151818131410111513161617
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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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