Short Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.89° S 149.93° E

Short Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Short Point sea temperature is
16.7°C
1.3° 

Short Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Short Point surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period with NNE 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 7s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 24th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 24th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 25th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NE
7
2.3
NNE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
NE
7
1.2
NE
8
1.1
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8
1.5
S
6
0.8
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8
0.7
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8
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6
0.7
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6
0.6
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6
0.3
NE
9
0.4
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9
1.2
NNE
4
1.3
NNE
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1.2
NNE
6
1.5
NE
6
1.8
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
332
632
337
223
235
160
128
162
77
63
62
37
26
13
22
54
90
84
143
307
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
5
NW
10
NE
10
NE
5
WSW
15
ESE
25
SSE
20
SW
15
S
20
S
10
SW
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
WNW
15
NNE
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WNW
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High Tide
6:29PM1.38m
7:08AM1.20m
7:09PM1.40m
7:42AM1.29m
7:50PM1.39m
8:17AM1.38m
8:32PM1.35m
8:54AM1.44m
9:17PM1.29m
9:33AM1.48m
10:06PM1.21m
10:17AM1.49m
11:00PM1.11m
Low Tide
1:00AM0.19m
12:58PM0.32m
1:32AM0.16m
1:42PM0.25m
2:05AM0.16m
2:26PM0.20m
2:39AM0.18m
3:12PM0.16m
3:15AM0.23m
4:02PM0.15m
3:55AM0.29m
4:56PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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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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