Shark Island Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SE

Wind

W.

Surf Height

Waist high-triple overhead.

Tide

Rising medium to high.

Shark Island Surf Guide

Shark Island is one of Cronulla's premiere reefs, best in SE swell and a high tide this slab is for the experienced only. It's a heavy shallow reef with a lot of water moving.

Ability Level

Advanced

BegIntAdv

Advanced.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Frothing crew of hard chargers.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

Moderate.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Good - Epic on its day.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Moderate to strong.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean.

Hazards

Rocks, reef, shallow water, urchins.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Bodyboard, Tow

Access

Street parking followed by difficult rock jump.

Bottom

Reef, rock.

Best Season

Autumn through winter.

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