Cunns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, I’m gonna run you through the next couple of weeks for Cunns. This is a tricky stretch, so don’t get too excited just yet.

The first few days, from Monday the 20th through to Wednesday the 22nd, are pretty much a write-off. The wind is either cross-on or cross, and the surf is just plain ugly. The swell is there, but it’s messy and chopped. The combined energy is moderate (575) but it’s just not clean. You’ll be fighting the wind more than the wave. The water temperature is 61°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Things start to get a bit more interesting on Thursday the 23rd. The wind swings cross-off, and the swell bumps up to 7ft from the SW, with a period of 14-15 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1640 to 1772), but the surf is still marginal, maybe a bit tricky with the tide. It’s a decent option for experienced surfers who don’t mind a bit of a challenge.

Now, Friday the 24th is the first real standout. The morning looks clean with a light easterly breeze, a solid 6ft SW swell (15-second period), and combined energy of 1212. The water is still clean. This is good, solid, surfable stuff. The crowd factor is “sometimes” at Cunns, so you might not have it all to yourself, but it’s worth the paddle.

The following week gets a bit weird. From Saturday the 25th to Monday the 27th, it’s back to messy, marginal conditions. Not worth the drive.

Then, there’s a real gem on Tuesday the 28th. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft SW swell and a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is moderate (563), but that glassy wind and long period mean the waves will be lined up and clean. This is a classic, early-morning session for a keen surfer. The afternoon is a bit more cross, but still okay.

The best of the whole outlook, though, is Wednesday the 29th. The afternoon session is glassy, with a 6ft SW swell and a 15-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2610, which is strong. This is powerful, clean, and set to be an absolute ripper. It’s only for experienced surfers, as it’s over 5ft, but for those who can handle it, it’s the pick of the bunch.

The rest of the week into early August gets messy again. There’s a lot of swell, but the wind is strong and cross, making it a challenge. The combined energy is huge (over 3000 at times), but the quality is poor. The swell on the 1st of August is 10ft with a strong cross-on wind – that’s only for experts, and even then it’s going to be a mess. The setup at Cunns, being a reef, might offer some shelter, but the wind is the enemy.

So, to sum it up: If you’re looking for a window, hit Friday the 24th morning, Tuesday the 28th morning, or the absolute best, Wednesday the 29th afternoon. The rest is a gamble.

Rusty.

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