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Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf Forecast
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Shark Island (Cronulla) surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shark Island (Cronulla) this week:
The surf forecast for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shark Island (Cronulla) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next 12 days.
Tue 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 276 | 184 | 1300 | 1451 | 1490 | 1518 | 1494 | 947 | 571 | 996 | 981 | 562 | 509 | 373 | 252 | 179 | 92 | 57 | 114 | 114 | 123 | 99 | 87 | 70 | 111 | 154 | 207 | 212 | 207 | 171 | 171 | 175 | 276 | 327 | 198 | 368 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- off | cross | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:28PM 1.77 | 10:16AM 1.19 | 10:17PM 1.73 | 11:15AM 1.10 | 11:10PM 1.64 | 12:19PM 1.02 | 12:09AM 1.54 | 1:30PM 0.99 | 1:13AM 1.44 | 2:43PM 1.00 | 2:21AM 1.35 | 3:48PM 1.05 | 3:26AM 1.29 | 4:40PM 1.13 | 4:24AM 1.25 | 5:22PM 1.21 | 5:14AM 1.22 | 5:57PM 1.30 | 5:59AM 1.19 | 6:30PM 1.38 | 6:41AM 1.17 | 7:01PM 1.45 | 7:21AM 1.15 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:13AM -0.01 | 3:47PM 0.29 | 5:11AM 0.04 | 4:37PM 0.39 | 6:12AM 0.12 | 5:33PM 0.48 | 7:18AM 0.20 | 6:39PM 0.55 | 8:24AM 0.25 | 7:55PM 0.59 | 9:24AM 0.28 | 9:13PM 0.58 | 10:15AM 0.29 | 10:22PM 0.54 | 10:57AM 0.30 | 11:18PM 0.49 | 11:32AM 0.30 | 12:06AM 0.42 | 12:05PM 0.31 | 12:49AM 0.35 | 12:36PM 0.31 | 1:28AM 0.29 | ||||||||||||||
Tue 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 |
| Sunset | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 12 | 3 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Shark Island (Cronulla) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shark Island (Cronulla) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shark Island (Cronulla) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shark Island (Cronulla) 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 (Shark Island (Cronulla)) 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 Shark Island (Cronulla) 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.
Shark Island (Cronulla) is 2 km (1 miles) from Cronulla. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cronulla. Cronulla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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