10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for The Point (Cronulla), Cronulla, Australia
The Point at Cronulla is a heavy right-hand reef near Shark Island, known for holding solid south swell and producing ledgy takeoffs over limestone. It is more powerful than the nearby beach breaks and becomes a serious proposition when the swell period climbs. The wave suits advanced surfers and bodyboarders who are comfortable with shallow reef, crowds, and fast sections.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 74/100 (Good)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 31/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 168° is 7° off optimal 175°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 277° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at The Point (Cronulla). Either swell direction (168°), size (0.9m), or wind (15 km/h from 277°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 168° (SSE) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 167° is 8° off optimal 175°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.9m from ideal 2.1m.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 345° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at The Point (Cronulla). Either swell direction (167°), size (1.2m), or wind (10 km/h from 345°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 167° (SSE) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 163° is 12° off optimal 175°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 14° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at The Point (Cronulla). Either swell direction (163°), size (0.9m), or wind (7 km/h from 14°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 163° (SSE) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 166° is 9° off optimal 175°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 1.0m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 65° (ENE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at The Point (Cronulla). Either swell direction (166°), size (1.0m), or wind (6 km/h from 65°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 166° (SSE) at 8s period
No alignment: Swell from 68° is outside workable range 160°-190°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 349° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at The Point (Cronulla). Either swell direction (68°), size (1.0m), or wind (14 km/h from 349°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 68° (ENE) at 10s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
No alignment: Swell from 63° is outside workable range 160°-190°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.4m from ideal 2.1m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 288° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at The Point (Cronulla). Either swell direction (63°), size (1.7m), or wind (19 km/h from 288°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 63° (ENE) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 179° is 4° off optimal 175°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.7m from ideal 2.1m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 314° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Poor conditions at The Point (Cronulla). Either swell direction (179°), size (1.4m), or wind (15 km/h from 314°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 179° (S) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 182° is 7° off optimal 175°, still within prime range.
Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 268° (W). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at The Point (Cronulla). Either swell direction (182°), size (1.1m), or wind (23 km/h from 268°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 182° (S) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 173° is 2° off optimal 175°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.3m from ideal 2.1m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Moderate offshore: 13 km/h from 218° (SW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at The Point (Cronulla). 1.8m swell from 173° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 173° (S) at 13s period
Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.1m from ideal 2.1m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 344° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 210°-270°.
Surfable but not special at The Point (Cronulla). The 2.0m swell from 167° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 167° (SSE) at 12s period
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