Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in with a look at what's on offer at Cunns.

Alright, so the 16-day window starts with a bit of promise, but you're gonna have to pick your moments. We’ve got a solid run of SW groundswell pushing through, with some pretty hefty periods at times. The main game here is a reef break that needs the right conditions to shine. It's an exposed spot, so it’ll pick up anything that's moving, but we're really looking for that clean, cross-off wind.

First up, Saturday, August 22 is your early standout. It’s a cracker. We’re looking at clean 5 ft swell from the SW with a long 15 second period – proper groundswell. The wind is a light 10 km/h cross-off from the NE and the energy is pumping, reading a solid 1302. This is expert territory though, as it's over 5 ft and this break is for advanced surfers. It's inconsistent here too, so you'll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they'll be well-shaped.

After that, the week gets messy. Sunday, August 23, the wind swings onshore and it's a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are no good either, with onshores and lumpy conditions for the most part, despite a bit of size. There's a spike on Tuesday morning, August 25, with 7 ft, but the cross wind chops it up.

The next real moment of clarity is on Monday, August 31. A week and a half out, but this one's worth circling. A 5 ft SW swell, 16 second period, and clean offshore wind from the SE at 20 km/h. The energy is strong at 1314. Expect clean faces for the experienced crew. Crowds are a factor out here sometimes, so be ready for company.

Into the first week of September, there's a glimmer on Friday, September 4. The morning is a real treat – glassy conditions, with a 5 ft SW swell running at 14 seconds. The energy is moderate around 886, but that glassy surface will make it feel like a million bucks. It's one of those rare, perfect early mornings.

The rest of the second week looks pretty average. Winds get messy again from the 3rd onwards, with onshores and cross-shore chop ruining the fun. The swell hangs around, but without the right wind, this reef break won't give you much.

So to sum it up: if you're an expert looking for a proper session, Saturday the 22nd is your best early call, and Monday the 31st is a solid long-range prospect. For the rest, it's a case of being on the ball and hoping the wind plays nice.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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