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Short Point surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 16 Jan 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
19.0° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Short Point in the next 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 18th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 18th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 18th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
!
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
ESE
3.5
E
4
ESE
4
ESE
4.5
ESE
5.5
E
4.5
E
4
E
3.5
E
2.3
ENE
2.1
NE
1.9
NE
2.5
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.1
E
1.7
E
1.9
ENE
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)991010111110109988889101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)141619182823389550807455433129541862789599467728670675932555657450530340
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
5
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SSE
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:18PM
0.94
8:04AM
1.45
8:58PM
0.97
8:44AM
1.50
9:36PM
1.00
9:22AM
1.53
10:13PM
1.03
9:59AM
1.54
10:50PM
1.07
10:36AM
1.52
11:28PM
1.11
11:15AM
1.47
12:08AM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:23PM
0.27
1:29AM
0.47
3:01PM
0.21
2:12AM
0.44
3:38PM
0.17
2:53AM
0.41
4:14PM
0.14
3:33AM
0.39
4:48PM
0.12
4:14AM
0.38
5:22PM
0.11
4:57AM
0.39
5:57PM
0.13
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--
Sunset-8:21--8:21--8:20--8:20--8:19--8:19--8:17-
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
22810546424423323------
Temp. °C181718181818181818191919192019202018192018
Feels °C (?)141315141414151515181718171818171514161614
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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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