Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but it’s not a straight shot of glory. The first few days are a bit of a tease, with some real quality lurking in the back half of the run.

The main event is definitely Cunns, a solid reef break. It’s an exposed spot that loves a good SW swell, and that’s exactly what we’re getting. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The forecast kicks off on Thursday, the 10th. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell rolling in with a 16-second period, which is a proper long-period groundswell. That’s some serious energy (1571), but the wind is a cross-off from the east at 19 mph. It’s clean, but it’s a bit of a battle to get the tide right. Thursday afternoon cleans up nicely with a 6ft SSW swell and a solid offshore breeze. It’s a better bet, but still a bit marginal.

Friday the 11th is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy on Friday afternoon. A NNE breeze at just 3 mph, dead flat water, and a 4ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. That’s the kind of afternoon you wait for. It’s clean, it’s smooth, and the setup is promising.

Saturday the 12th is a write-off. The wind swings around and gets messy, with a cross-on breeze making things choppy. The swell is small and the energy is weak. Skip it. Sunday is similar, with poor conditions and a dropping swell.

Monday the 14th brings a little hope. A 3ft SW swell and a light cross-off breeze from the south. Clean waves, but waist-high at best. It’s a fun little session if you’re desperate.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Tuesday the 15th is a standout. The swell jumps back up to 5ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and the wind is off– strong offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. The energy is solid (1124), and the conditions are clean. This is a proper session for experienced surfers. The waves will have some punch.

Wednesday the 16th is a close second. The swell holds at 5ft, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-off. The afternoon session is absolutely dialed, with the forecast calling it excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (1265), and the waves will be organised and powerful.

Thursday the 17th is a bit of a letdown. The wind is messy again, but a glass-off late in the afternoon with a 4ft SW swell and a 14-second period. It’s a small window of clean waves, but it’s worth a look if you’re free.

The weekend blows out again. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are dominated by cross-on winds and choppy conditions. The swell drops to almost nothing. A real lull.

Then the second week kicks in with a bang. Sunday the 20th starts to build, but it’s Monday the 21st that’s the real gem. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, and the wind is a strong offshore from the SE at 16 mph. The energy is massive (1847), and it’s clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell for experienced surfers only. The waves will be serious, with long lulls between sets.

Tuesday the 22nd is even bigger. A 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and again, offshore winds from the ESE at 12 mph. The energy is through the roof (2384). This is a proper, heavy swell. Not for the faint-hearted.

Wednesday the 23rd is the peak of the run. A 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE at 19 mph. The energy is the highest we’ve seen (3074). This is a serious, powerful swell with strong winds. Only for experts.

The rest of the week drops off a bit. Thursday the 24th is still decent, with a 6ft SW swell and clean conditions. But Friday the 25th looks like a mess. A 7ft SW swell with a 19-second period is a very long-period groundswell, but the wind is a strong cross-shore from the NNE at 28 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. That’s a write-off.

So, the best of the lot? Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 23rd are the true standouts. Big, powerful, clean waves with strong offshore winds. But remember, this is an inconsistent spot, so when it fires, it fires. The crowds are possible, so get there early.

Overall, there’s a gap of a few days of poor surf in the middle, but the long-range promise is real. Keep an eye on the swell, because that second week looks like it could produce some serious sessions.

Rusty.

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