Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Yo, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty grim stretch for Cunns. This is a super inconsistent reef break that's exposed to the SW. For the first five days, from Saturday the 18th through Wednesday the 23rd, it's mostly a write-off. We've got a mix of cross-on and cross-off winds, small swell under 4 ft, and the water temp is sitting at 61°, which is about average for the time of year. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate (181 to 575), but the quality just isn't there. The wind is a real problem, keeping things choppy and messy. There's a brief window on Wednesday afternoon the 22nd where the wind goes cross-off and it cleans up, but the swell is only 3 ft with a 13-second period, which is marginal. The forecast says "poor surf conditions" or "marginal" for most of this, so don't get your hopes up.

The real standout, the only time this place looks any good, is on Thursday the 23rd. The afternoon session is the best on offer. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the wind goes offshore out of the SE at 12 mph. The combined energy hits 1251, which is strong. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's your window. The swell is over 5 ft, so it's getting into the territory where beginners should steer clear. The long period (14 seconds) is a groundswell, and at a reef, that's going to produce some proper, well-shaped waves. It's inconsistent, but when it comes, it'll be worth it. Crowds are possible ("sometimes" is the word), so you might have some company.

Friday the 24th holds some leftovers. The morning is 5 ft with a cross-off wind, but it's marginal. The afternoon on Friday is better: 4 ft, clean, light cross-off breeze. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions," so that's a solid backup.

After that, it all goes downhill again. From Saturday the 25th through to Thursday the 30th, we're back to poor conditions. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-on or cross, and the swell is inconsistent. The combined energy spikes up to 2797 on Tuesday the 28th with a 8 ft swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and messy. The forecast says "marginal" at best, and even then, it's questionable. That's more of a kite-surfing kind of setup than a paddle session.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The end of the month, the 31st of July and the 1st of August, show some promise. The morning of the 31st is small, 2 ft, but the wind is cross-off. The afternoon of the 31st is even better: 2 ft, but the wind is offshore and the period is a very long 21 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is 474. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions." Then, Saturday the 1st of August is interesting. The morning has 4 ft swell from the SW, a 17-second period, and gentle offshore wind out of the east. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." That's a promising call, but it's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon of the 1st is still clean but drops to a "marginal" rating.

The 2nd of August is a big one, but a mess. 10 ft swell from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4456. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. That's a lot of power, but the wind is going to ruin it. For experts only, and even then, it's a gamble.

So, to sum it up: Thursday the 23rd afternoon is the clear winner. Friday the 24th afternoon is a solid backup. The end of the month and the first of August look promising, but keep your expectations in check. The rest of the time, it's a struggle.

Rusty out.

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