Surf Forecasts:
Short Point surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, NNE swell with 2,463 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Short Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. 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 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here again. Let's break down what's coming for Short Point.
We've got a tough start. The water is 61°F, about 2°F warmer than usual, which feels nice, but the surf is a no-go. Sunday afternoon is a mess: 8ft of lumpy, weak, short-period NE swell with a 19 mph cross-breeze. The energy is moderate at 469, but conditions are terrible.
Monday the 10th is for experts only. We’re looking at a big 12ft NE groundswell with a 9-second period and 12 mph cross-offshore winds. The energy is a massive 1826 – strong. Waves will be clean, but way too big for anyone but the most experienced. Monday afternoon is the same: still 10ft and 2427 energy, clean but only for the brave.
Tuesday the 11th morning is the standout. The swell drops to a nice 3ft from the NE, period still 9 seconds, with cross-offshore winds. The energy is weak at 186, so not much power, but it’s clean and good for beginners. This is your best bet. Tuesday afternoon fades fast.
From Wednesday the 12th through the 20th of August, it’s a long flat spell. Swell sizes are 0.7ft to 4ft, mostly from the ENE, with messy winds – cross, cross-on, or onshore. Energy is consistently weak (under 100). Tuesday the 18th morning has glassy conditions with 2ft, but the period is a terrible 4 seconds, so no shape. It's flat.
Around the 21st and 22nd of August, size returns – 5ft to 8ft NE swell – with moderate to fresh cross-offshore winds keeping things clean. Energy climbs to moderate (398–674). Expert-only waves again; promising but not certain.
The 23rd and 24th bring more size but with onshore winds and rain. The 24th afternoon has a 5ft ENE swell with a very long 12-second period and big energy of 704. That long period might make it break straight, but Short Point could handle it better than a beach.
So, the only real highlight is Tuesday the 11th morning: a small, clean, beginner-friendly wave. Everything else is either too big, too flat, or too windy. A long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 5 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1267 | 1726 | 1449 | 624 | 128 | 57 | 86 | 81 | 81 | 72 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 51 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:10AM1.02m | 6:05PM1.62m | 7:06AM1.08m | 6:59PM1.67m | 7:56AM1.14m | 7:50PM1.69m | 8:41AM1.19m | 8:38PM1.66m | 9:25AM1.24m | 9:24PM1.57m | 10:07AM1.27m | 10:09PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:07AM0.12m | 11:30AM0.38m | 1:02AM0.04m | 12:29PM0.33m | 1:51AM-0.01m | 1:24PM0.28m | 2:37AM-0.03m | 2:16PM0.25m | 3:18AM-0.00m | 3:06PM0.25m | 3:58AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SE 13 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | S 20 | S 7 | ENE 9 | S 13 | S 17 |
| kJ | 16 | 6 | 1105 | 624 | 128 | 57 | 144 | 81 | 81 | 72 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 19 | 132 | 66 | 17 | 32 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | S 12 | SE 12 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 20 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | 57 | 54 | 86 | 43 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 34 | 17 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 12 | S 17 | S 12 | — | NE 9 | SW 7 | N 3 | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 11 | S 15 | SE 10 | S 16 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 19 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | WSW 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 6 | — | SSW 8 | S 5 | S 12 |
| kJ | 1267 | 1726 | 1449 | 45 | 603 | 277 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 181 | 116 | 113 | 275 | 91 | 80 | — | 75 | 51 | 224 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 78 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 52 | 31 | 17 |
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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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