Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening. We’ve got just one spot to work with: Cunns, a reef break that’s built for a good SW groundswell. It don’t break all the time, so when it does, you want to be in the water. The water temp is around 60°, which is pretty normal for the time of year.

First real chance to get wet is Thursday, August 6th. There’s a clean, long-period SW groundswell running about 4ft to 4ft, with a 16-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and with a light offshore breeze in the morning, it’s gonna be glassy. The energy is moderate (582) and builds to strong (913) in the afternoon. This is the one to go for – clean, consistent for this spot, and the swell is coming from the right direction. You can expect very good surf. Just keep in mind, crowds can show up here.

Friday the 7th falls apart quick. A strong northerly wind comes in at 22 mph, blowing cross-onshore, and the swell jumps to 5ft. The wind just messes it up. The energy is strong (1280), but it’s lumpy and no good. Afternoon is a little better wind-wise, but still cross-onshore and only marginal. Saturday and Sunday are a total loss – strong winds, poor surf, and by Sunday we’re looking at a 10ft SW swell with a near gale cross-onshore. That’s totally blown out. The energy is massive (3769), but it’s not for surfing. Kite surfers might love it, but not for a paddle.

The whole next week stays rough. Monday through Wednesday the 12th, it’s onshore and cross-onshore winds, with big swell up to 10ft, and the energy is very high, but the wind is just too strong. Thursday the 13th is still marginal, with a 10ft SW swell and a moderate cross-onshore wind. The wind does ease a bit in the afternoon, but it’s still choppy.

Then we get a break. Friday the 14th is marginal but the wind is light, so it’s not a total washout. It’s not clean, but it’s better. The real turn comes on Saturday, August 15th. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze, and we’ve got a clean 6ft SW groundswell, 16-second period. The energy is strong (1392), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is your second standout. It’s a reef, so that long period (16 seconds) is gonna give it some real shape. Sunday the 16th is also very good, with clean 4ft to 4ft SW swell and light offshore winds. A nice little run of clean waves.

After that, it drops off. Monday the 17th is poor again with cross-onshore winds, but Tuesday the 18th comes back with clean 5ft SW groundswell and light cross-offshore winds. Another good session for the experienced crew, with moderate energy (949). The rest of the week into August 21st looks marginal, but the morning of the 21st of August is a real gem – a clean 5ft SW swell with offshore winds and a light breeze. That’s clean, lined up, and promising.

So, the days to circle on the calendar are Thursday, August 6th and Saturday, August 15th, with the 21st of August also looking real good. The rest is a gamble with the wind, so pick your times wisely.

Rusty.

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