Short Point surf break

Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 21 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
19.3° 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 Tuesday (Dec 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 23rd Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 29th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 29th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NE
0.8
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.3
NE
1.7
S
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)7899988156141414131313131313131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19271241216123704933178545149464544424242413837
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
20
ESE
5
ENE
20
SSE
30
SSE
15
N
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SSW
25
SSW
35
S
15
WSW
15
ENE
15
E
10
WSW
10
E
15
E
10
NNW
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:37PM
0.98
10:18AM
1.49
11:17PM
0.98
10:56AM
1.47
11:59PM
0.99
11:35AM
1.44
12:42AM
1.02
12:17PM
1.39
1:29AM
1.06
1:04PM
1.32
2:19AM
1.12
1:58PM
1.24
3:12AM
1.20
3:02PM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:48AM
0.46
5:15PM
0.17
4:28AM
0.47
5:53PM
0.17
5:11AM
0.48
6:32PM
0.18
5:58AM
0.50
7:11PM
0.19
6:54AM
0.52
7:53PM
0.20
7:58AM
0.52
8:38PM
0.23
9:11AM
0.49
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39-
Sunset--8:19--8:19--8:20--8:20--8:20--8:21--8:21
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232223182122181920181820151617161718172021
Feels °C (?)23181916171715161715111281213141515161718
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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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