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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 4 pm Monday 31 Mar 2025 AEDT
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 Monday (Mar 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 31st Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 1st Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 1st Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Island (Cronulla) over the next 12 days.
Mon 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2783 | 5111 | 6683 | 8914 | 5077 | 2960 | 2241 | 1214 | 615 | 378 | 232 | 168 | 157 | 122 | 140 | 270 | 1065 | 143 | 267 | 61 | 39 | 29 | 91 | 184 | 235 | 225 | 176 | 104 | 123 | 51 | 45 | 68 | 25 | 65 | 77 | 47 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:52PM 1.68 | 11:24AM 1.32 | 11:38PM 1.66 | 12:20PM 1.18 | 12:30AM 1.60 | 1:24PM 1.05 | 1:28AM 1.52 | 2:40PM 0.97 | 2:37AM 1.43 | 4:04PM 0.95 | 3:53AM 1.38 | 5:20PM 0.99 | 5:05AM 1.36 | 6:17PM 1.06 | 6:04AM 1.36 | 7:00PM 1.14 | 6:53AM 1.36 | 7:36PM 1.23 | 7:34AM 1.36 | 8:08PM 1.31 | 8:12AM 1.34 | 8:37PM 1.38 | 8:48AM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:32PM 0.10 | 5:20AM 0.04 | 5:14PM 0.21 | 6:18AM 0.09 | 5:59PM 0.32 | 7:21AM 0.17 | 6:50PM 0.43 | 8:34AM 0.25 | 7:54PM 0.53 | 9:52AM 0.29 | 9:13PM 0.58 | 11:04AM 0.30 | 10:36PM 0.57 | 12:03PM 0.28 | 11:46PM 0.52 | 12:48PM 0.26 | 12:42AM 0.46 | 1:24PM 0.25 | 1:28AM 0.39 | 1:55PM 0.24 | 2:08AM 0.33 | 2:24PM 0.24 | 2:47AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 |
| Sunset | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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