Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Cunns. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve got some solid, long-period SW groundswell rolling in, but the wind and tide windows will make or break it. There are patches of absolute gold if you time it right, especially for the experienced crew. This is a reef break that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day – you gotta pick your moments.

The water temp is hangin’ around about average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there, just your standard chilly winter dip.

Alright, let’s get into it. This week starts off a bit average. Sunday the 5th has some decent energy – we’re talkin’ 6ft to 6ft of SW swell with a juicy 16 to 17 second period, and the combined energy is strong at 2191. The wind’s a cross-off from the ENE though, keepin’ it clean but not perfect. Still, it’s rideable.

Monday the 6th drops off a fair bit – down around 4ft to 3ft. The afternoon shapes up better with an offshore E wind, makin’ it clean for the smaller waves. Tuesday the 7th is a similar story, small but clean in the arvo with a light SE offshore and a bit more period. The real spark comes Wednesday the 8th: a solid 6ft SW swell, 17 second period, big combined energy of 1710, and a light NE cross-off in the morning. That’s the standout of the first week – good wave shape, loads of power, and clean conditions. It’s marked for experienced surfers, and rightly so.

After that, things get messy. Thursday and Friday (9th and 10th) are a write-off with onshore or cross-onshore winds, lumpy and choppy. Saturday the 11th is blown out completely with 19-22 mph winds – avoid it. Sunday the 12th has a solid 7ft SW swell but the wind is on it again, makin’ it a frustrating one.

Now, rollin’ into the second week, there’s a real big one brewing for Sunday the 19th. We’re lookin’ at a 8ft SW swell, 17 second period, and the combined energy is massive at 6647 – that’s very strong. With a light SSE cross-off wind and clean conditions, this is the absolute standout of the whole forecast. It’s for expert surfers only though – way too powerful for anyone else. This one is a true dawn-patrol mission.

Monday the 20th still has a good 7ft SW swell and clean cross-off wind, but it’s a step down from the Sunday. The rest of the days around that, like the 15th, 16th, and 18th, have some ok waves in the 4ft to 7ft range, but the wind is never quite perfect, giving you that lumpy or cross-chop texture.

Bottom line: The first week’s best bet is Wednesday morning the 8th for a solid, clean session. The standout of the whole period, though, is Sunday morning the 19th – big, powerful, and clean. Get on it if you’ve got the skill. Just remember, this spot is inconsistent, so don’t bank on it every day.

Rusty.

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