Short Point surf break

Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
20.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Short Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 10AM. 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 9s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 13th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
0.9
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
E
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
E
Period(s) (?)141313141314141614141312121111108410913
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33222218127329937770396770130612147251094010433
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
NE
10
W
0
N
15
ESE
10
WNW
5
NW
15
SE
10
W
25
WSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glassonoffcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:35AM
1.20
4:05PM
0.92
3:37AM
1.23
4:53PM
1.01
4:32AM
1.28
5:34PM
1.11
5:23AM
1.32
6:13PM
1.22
6:12AM
1.35
6:51PM
1.34
7:01AM
1.36
7:29PM
1.45
7:50AM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:47AM
0.37
9:14PM
0.61
10:35AM
0.31
10:18PM
0.55
11:17AM
0.25
11:15PM
0.46
11:56AM
0.20
12:06AM
0.35
12:34PM
0.16
12:56AM
0.24
1:12PM
0.14
1:45AM
0.14
1:52PM
0.16
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26-
Sunset--5:40--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:31
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172020141616151920162119142018162221151919
Feels °C (?)161615899101315111817121715152018141212
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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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