Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Cunns. Let’s get into it.

Alright, so we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first real surf on offer isn’t until the morning of Sunday, July 26th, and even then, it’s a bit of a tease. We’re looking at a 4 ft SW swell with a 12-second period, which is a decent groundswell. The issue is the wind is a light onshore breeze from the NW, so it’s not going to be perfect. The combined energy is pretty weak at 293, so it’s not a day to get too excited. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the first thing we’ve got.

Monday, July 27th, is a washout. The swell drops to 2 ft, and we’ve got a fresh 35 km/h cross-onshore wind from the NNW. That’s just going to be a lumpy, messy mess. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Tuesday, July 28th, the swell comes back up, but it’s not pretty. We’re seeing 7 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore from the SW. The combined energy jumps to 1624, so there’s power, but the wind is going to make it a lumpy, cross-chop mess. The score is low, and it’s still a marginal forecast. This one’s for the experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle.

Wednesday, July 29th, is where things start to get interesting. The swell is 8 ft from the SW with a 16-second period – that’s some serious, long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a strong 2859. The wind is a moderate 20 km/h cross-offshore from the S, which is clean. This is a big, powerful swell, so it’s going to be a proper reef-break session, but it’s only for the experienced crew. The period is long, so expect long lulls between sets, but when they come, they’ll have plenty of push.

Thursday, July 30th, is the standout. The swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft, still from the SW, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a solid 732. The magic is the wind: a slight 5 km/h cross-offshore from the SE in the morning, and a gentle 15 km/h cross-offshore in the afternoon. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I’m not going to argue. This is clean, lined-up, and the best of the window. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The rest of the first week is a letdown. Friday, July 31st, and Saturday, August 1st, are blown out with strong cross-shore winds. The swell is still there, but the wind ruins it. The combined energy is moderate, but it’s not surfable.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a glimmer. Sunday, August 2nd, through Tuesday, August 4th, is mostly a write-off with onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell is solid, over 7 ft for a few days, but the wind is just wrong. The combined energy is in the 1000-1700 range, so there’s plenty of power, but it’s all for the kitesurfers, not us.

Wednesday, August 5th, is another small window that looks promising. The swell is 5 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, which is a nice long period. The wind is a light 10 km/h cross-shore from the NNE in the morning, but by the afternoon it shifts to a light 10 km/h cross-offshore from the SE. The combined energy is 1020, and the afternoon is clean. It’s not the best of the forecast, but it’s a solid option.

The last few days, from Thursday, August 6th, to Sunday, August 9th, are a mess. The wind is strong and cross-shore or onshore, and the swell is all over the place. The combined energy is high, but it’s unsurfable. Monday, August 10th, is a complete no-go with a near-gale cross-onshore wind and a 8 ft swell. That’s a big, blown-out mess.

Bottom line: The best day is Thursday, July 30th at Cunns. It’s the cleanest, most manageable swell with light, offshore winds. That’s your session. The backup is Wednesday, August 5th, in the afternoon. Everything else is a gamble or a slog.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

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