Cronulla surf report
Sydney's south: a long run of beaches from Wanda to North Cronulla.
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Tomorrow at Cronulla (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 10am–2pm
Okay.
Clean offshore wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- West-north-westerly wind at 6 kn. That's offshore here, so the waves will be clean.
- Waves around head high (1.1m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, the wrong angle, so it won't wrap in well.
- Mid tide and rising at 10am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-easterly 8 kn around 2pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:11 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Cronulla good?
- Best wind
- North-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East to south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A north-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Cronulla for your level.
Watch out
Rips and rock shelves at the southern end.
Surf schools at Cronulla
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Cronulla Surfing Academy - Kids Term Programs. Lessons usually start at 6:30am, 7:30am, 4pm.
- Cronulla Surfing Academy - Kids Holiday Programs. Lessons usually start at 9:30am, 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2pm.
- Cronulla Surfing Academy - All Day Holiday Program. Lessons usually start at 9am.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Cronulla?
Cronulla is best with a north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east to south-west swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Cronulla?
A north-westerly wind (NW) blows straight offshore at Cronulla, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Cronulla good for beginners?
It can be. Cronulla suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Cronulla?
Rips and rock shelves at the southern end.
Are there surf lessons at Cronulla?
Yes: Cronulla Surfing Academy - Kids Term Programs, Cronulla Surfing Academy - Kids Holiday Programs, Cronulla Surfing Academy - All Day Holiday Program. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.