Short Point surf break

Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 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
20.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 1st Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 6th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 5th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
0.8
NE
1.3
S
1
S
0.4
ENE
1
ESE
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1
E
1
ENE
1
E
1.3
NNE
0.9
E
0.6
E
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)666666655767888886999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1091481358212811354835018691962482231291471401091236026
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNE
15
SSW
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SE
15
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
5
SSW
0
N
10
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:38AM
1.36
9:04PM
1.34
9:18AM
1.31
9:37PM
1.38
9:58AM
1.24
10:09PM
1.40
10:37AM
1.16
10:42PM
1.39
11:18AM
1.08
11:17PM
1.37
12:01PM
1.00
11:55PM
1.32
12:49PM
0.93
12:38AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:53PM
0.19
3:13AM
0.24
3:23PM
0.23
3:54AM
0.22
3:54PM
0.29
4:35AM
0.22
4:24PM
0.35
5:17AM
0.24
4:54PM
0.42
6:00AM
0.28
5:27PM
0.48
6:48AM
0.33
6:04PM
0.54
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--
Sunset-6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:45-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------521---1-63
Temp. °C212321202220192016151717161717172019181816
Feels °C (?)192120202121181913131517141615161718191915
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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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