Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the only show in town for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where this place will be absolutely pumping.

So, the long-range picture is looking pretty interesting. The first few days are a write-off, with messy, onshore winds and weak, poor-quality surf. You'll be staring at flat, choppy water. That dry spell lasts right through the weekend and into Monday morning. But don't write it off yet.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, September 14th. We're looking at a clean start to the week. The swell is only a small 2.3 ft from the SW, with a solid 14-second period – proper groundswell energy, but it's weak, with a combined energy of just 400. The wind goes glassy in the morning, which is a dream for a reef like Cunns. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It'll be small and clean, a real morning glass-off special.

Things start to build through the rest of that week, but the wind stays tricky. We've got some solid, clean windows with offshore winds on Wednesday. On Wednesday, September 16th, the swell picks up to a clean 5.6 ft from the SW, with a long 15-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1254, which is a solid, moderate push. The wind is offshore, making it excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout. Because Cunns is an exposed reef that’s inconsistent, you need to pick your moment, but when that offshore wind hits that SW groundswell, it'll be throwing out some gems. The sets will have some breathing room with that long period.

There's another gap before the next real interesting window. The swell dies right down again into the following weekend with strong, messy cross-shore winds. Not worth a paddle.

Then, looking ahead to the second week, we've got another promising run. On Sunday, September 20th, the swell jumps back up to a solid 6.2 ft, still from the SW, with the combined energy hitting 1832. The wind is a clean cross-off. It's looking promising but less certain this far out.

The real standout for the longer range is peaking around Monday, September 21st and into Tuesday morning. Swell size is up to 6.9 ft from the SW, with a very long 16-17 second period. The energy is strong, hitting 2413 and 1915. This will be a powerful, groundswell-driven push. For a reef like Cunns, that long period and SW direction will wrap in beautifully. Monday morning has a nice cross-off breeze, which will keep it clean. This is expert territory at this size. The sets will be wide-set, making the paddle out a bit easier, and the waves will be lined up and powerful.

And finally, Thursday, September 24th shapes up as another excellent call for the experienced crew. The swell drops back a touch to 4.9 ft, but it's from the SSW with a 14-second period and combined energy of 1358. The wind goes full offshore in the afternoon. Clean, lined-up waves for the guys who know the lineup.

So, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 16th for a tidy session, and the following Monday and Tuesday for some serious, long-period groundswell. It's a reef, it's inconsistent, and it's for the experienced. But when it's on, it's on.

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