Surf Forecasts:
Short Point surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Point over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
Look, the next week or so is a flat spell, pure and simple. We've got a long stretch of tiny or no waves, with only a few days where the ocean even looks like it might cough up a rideable ripple. Don't get your hopes up too early.
We kick off on the 13th of July with Monday morning offering a tiny 0.3ft easterly swell with a 9 second period. The combined energy is a paltry 2 (weak). The water temp is 61°, which is about average for the time of year. It's clear skies and a cross-off breeze, but the waves are just too small to bother with – poor surf conditions.
Moving through the week, Tuesday and Wednesday and beyond are the same story – waves barely registering, often with no swell height at all. We do get a few glassy mornings (like Wednesday the 15th and Friday the 17th), which sting, as they'd be perfect if there was any swell.
Finally, on Monday the 20th of July, we see a pulse of life. The morning brings a 3ft swell from the ENE at 9 seconds, with a combined energy of 164 (moderate). The conditions are described as 'surfable but very ordinary' – it’s clean with a cross-off breeze, so you could paddle out but don't expect perfection. The swell direction is from the ENE, which is not the NE optimum that Short Point likes best.
The best of the whole outlook, by a whisker, arrives on Tuesday the 21st of July. The morning is completely glassy with a 3ft NE swell, 9 second period, and 165 combined energy. The wind is dead calm – glass! – and the swell direction is a solid NE, which is right on the money for Short Point. The afternoon stays glassy with a 3ft ENE swell and 101 energy. Honestly, for a stretch this flat, that Tuesday morning is the standout. The wave heights stay under 5ft, so it's great for all skill levels. Expect a crowd though, as this break is 'often' busy.
After that, the energy fades again. We get a 3ft SSW swell on Thursday the 23rd morning, but with a short 6 second period and only 81 energy, it's not great. The wind is clean, but the waves will be weak and messy at that period.
The final tiny highlight is on Sunday the 26th of July morning, with a 5ft SSW swell that feels bigger, clocking in at 164 energy. But the period is only 6 seconds, so it'll be a bumpy, short-interval mess. Not worth the paddle.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | SSW 10 | N 4 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | E 12 | SSW 8 | E 11 | E 11 | S 8 | E 11 | E 10 | S 10 | SE 18 | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 8 | SE 16 | ENE 9 |
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 kJ | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 26 | 41 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:10PM1.71m | 8:12AM1.09m | 8:04PM1.75m | 9:05AM1.12m | 8:55PM1.74m | 9:55AM1.15m | 9:45PM1.68m | 10:43AM1.17m | 10:34PM1.57m | 11:31AM1.19m | 11:23PM1.42m | 12:19PM1.21m | 00:13AM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM0.33m | 2:08AM-0.04m | 1:33PM0.31m | 2:59AM-0.07m | 2:28PM0.29m | 3:48AM-0.06m | 3:21PM0.30m | 4:34AM-0.02m | 4:15PM0.32m | 5:18AM0.05m | 5:11PM0.36m | 6:00AM0.15m | 6:09PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | N 4 | — | SSW 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | S 13 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 80 | 56 | 37 | 109 | 1 | — | 258 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 25 | 103 | 60 | 90 | 89 | 59 | 41 | 28 | 26 | 56 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | SSW 16 | S 16 | — | S 16 | E 12 | SW 14 | E 11 | E 11 | S 11 | S 10 | E 10 | S 17 | S 12 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | ENE 10 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 5 | — | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 56 | 91 | 38 | 77 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | S 15 | E 11 | — | S 22 | SE 18 | SSE 12 | SE 17 | SSE 10 | SE 16 | SE 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 18 | 2 | — | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 41 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 110 | 706 | 631 | 290 | 262 | 147 | 97 | 169 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 72 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 366 | 512 | 20 | 20 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 160 | 20 | 20 | 160 | 20 | 20 | 52 | 20 | 20 | 187 | 0 |
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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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