Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Cunns over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff. The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st are a mess of cross-shore and onshore winds, making for lumpy, poor conditions. The swell is there, but it’s not worth paddling out for. Sunday the 2nd is much the same, with a strong onshore wind. You’re looking at a solid three-day gap of nothing worth chasing.

Then, Monday the 3rd of August is where it finally starts to turn. The wind swings southerly, going cross-offshore, and the swell is a solid 5ft to 6ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (1179), and it cleans right up. This is advanced territory with that size, but for those with the skills, the morning and afternoon sessions are both clean and excellent. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday the 4th drops back a bit to 4ft, still clean in the morning, but the energy is weaker (823). It’s marginal, a fun little board if you’re keen, but not a standout. Wednesday the 5th is similar, with a small, clean morning, but the wind goes onshore in the afternoon.

Now, Thursday the 6th is a real highlight. The morning sees a light easterly offshore breeze, practically glassy, with a 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds. That’s clean, good energy (853), and the description says "very good". The afternoon gets even better with a 4ft swell and the same clean cross-off wind. That’s a fine day at Cunns.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th get blown out by strong northerly winds again. Not worth it. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th see a big jump in swell size, hitting 10ft, but with gale-force onshore winds. The combined energy hits 4374 and 4860, which is massive, but it’s a complete mess. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. This big, windy, onshore swell lasts through Tuesday the 11th.

Things settle down again on Wednesday the 12th, but it’s small and marginal.

Then, the real standout arrives. Thursday the 13th of August. The morning forecast is a 8ft SW swell with a long 19-second period, and a light, clean cross-off breeze. The energy is very strong (3678), and it’s calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a big, powerful, clean groundswell at Cunns. The afternoon is still a solid 8ft, with a bit of a cross-shore chop, but still good. This is the best session of the whole forecast.

Friday the 14th keeps the swell going at 6ft to 7ft. The afternoon is a real gem: glassy conditions with a 6ft, 18-second SW groundswell. That’s a clean, long-period swell, perfect for a reef like Cunns. It’s excellent for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 15th is the last call, with 6ft of swell but a moderate cross-shore wind, making it a bit more average. Still, a fun wave to be had.

So, the pick of the litter is Thursday the 13th of August, with that big, clean, long-period groundswell. The backup is Friday the 14th afternoon for the glassy session. The earlier clean window on Monday the 3rd and Thursday the 6th is also worth a look. Remember, this is a reef break that’s inconsistent and for advanced surfers only, and it can get crowded sometimes.

Rusty.

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