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Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 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
19.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Mar 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Short Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 18th Mar)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 18th Mar)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 24th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
S
0.8
NE
0.3
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
E
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.8
ESE
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)6717651616151616151515141414147777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1575747271664625764647187868280797411011074117
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
5
S
0
E
10
NE
5
WNW
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
SW
5
ENE
10
NE
5
N
5
SE
10
SE
5
SSW
0
SE
15
E
5
NW
5
E
15
ENE
5
W
0
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crossglasscrossoffcross-
on		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:30PM
1.20
8:29AM
1.47
9:06PM
1.30
9:12AM
1.46
9:42PM
1.38
9:56AM
1.42
10:21PM
1.45
10:43AM
1.34
11:03PM
1.49
11:33AM
1.24
11:48PM
1.49
12:30PM
1.12
12:39AM
1.47
1:35PM
1.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:23PM
0.14
2:15AM
0.30
2:57PM
0.11
3:01AM
0.23
3:31PM
0.10
3:48AM
0.17
4:07PM
0.13
4:36AM
0.14
4:45PM
0.19
5:28AM
0.14
5:26PM
0.27
6:26AM
0.16
6:11PM
0.35
7:30AM
0.20
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05
Sunset7:16--7:15--7:14--7:12--7:10--7:09--7:07--
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2------1--1341-------
Temp. °C231918201921212019202019191919212020211921
Feels °C (?)231719191922202020202021192020212121212022
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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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