Short Point surf break

Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 20 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
19.1° 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 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Short Point in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 22nd Dec)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 22nd Dec)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 21st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
1.2
NE
1.9
NNE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1
NE
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
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) (?)77778910998815141414131313131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)545213533216027830916275343154335149464544424242
Wind
(km/h)
0
ENE
10
ENE
20
NNE
10
WNW
25
S
25
SSE
5
NE
25
S
30
SSW
5
WSW
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
20
WSW
25
SSW
30
SSE
10
W
15
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crossoffcrosscross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
ononcrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
0.98
9:39AM
1.49
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:09AM
0.46
4:37PM
0.17
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
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39-
Sunset--8:17--8:19--8:19--8:20--8:20--8:20--8:21
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
13310-----------------
Temp. °C191820212124182023171719181820151619151718
Feels °C (?)20191921172015151711141617101371013101414
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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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