Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming days.

The first bit of this outlook is a bit of a letdown, honestly. We’ve got a big gap of nothing much happening for the first few days, with the few spots that do show swell getting torn up by the wind. The first real chance to wet a line comes on Saturday the 10th, but it’s a tricky one.

Cunns is the only break offering anything, and it’s a real mixed bag. This is a reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so you can’t just rock up and expect a wave. It’s exposed to the southwest, and the water temp is sitting at 60°, which is about average for this time of year.

The first standout is Monday morning, August 10th. We’ve got a solid 12ft SW groundswell, and the combined energy reading is a massive 10137, so there’s a heap of juice in the water. The period is 17 seconds, which is really long, meaning the waves will be powerful and have that nice, long wait between sets. The wind is light offshore from the west, which is perfect for cleaning the faces up. That said, 12ft is big – only for experienced surfers. The long period will make it break a bit straight at the take-off, but on a reef like Cunns, it should hold some shape.

The next window is Saturday, August 15th. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is still solid at 1675. The wind is a moderate offshore from the east, which is a major positive for clean, lined-up waves. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is your best bet if you’re looking for a clean, powerful session without the frightening size of the Monday. The moderate breeze will keep the surface clean, and the offshore wind will hold the faces up.

Sunday, August 16th and Monday, August 17th are worth a mention if you’re after a smaller, cleaner wave. The swell is down to about 4ft but the wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is low, around 520-634, so it’s not going to be punchy, but it’ll be fun for a longboard or a fish.

After that, it’s a bit of a write-off. From Wednesday the 19th onwards, the wind picks up from the north and turns cross-shore or cross-onshore, making a mess of things. The swell is still there but the conditions are just not worth it.

The real standout is Monday morning, August 10th for the sheer power, but Saturday, August 15th is the best all-rounder for a clean, strong session. That’s your pick.

Rusty.

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