
Surf Forecasts:
Cutty Wow Reef surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with 513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cutty Wow Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Cutty Wow Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cutty Wow Reef in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cutty Wow Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
18 | 6 | 34 | 119 | 51 | 70 | 36 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 51 | 24 | 72 | 176 | 492 | 320 | 155 | 138 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:22PM1.10m | 11:51AM1.07m | 00:11AM1.01m | 12:42PM1.03m | 1:00AM0.91m | 1:34PM0.99m | 1:51AM0.82m | 2:27PM0.95m | 2:45AM0.76m | 3:22PM0.92m | 3:40AM0.72m | 4:17PM0.91m | 4:37AM0.71m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:38AM-0.04m | 6:05PM0.03m | 6:23AM0.02m | 7:02PM0.11m | 7:07AM0.08m | 8:03PM0.18m | 7:53AM0.14m | 9:13PM0.23m | 8:44AM0.19m | 10:25PM0.25m | 9:42AM0.21m | 11:29PM0.25m | |||||||
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 14 | SE 13 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | SSW 7 | SSE 6 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | S 8 |
10 | 4 | 7 | 69 | 51 | 70 | 36 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 3 | 10 | 72 | — | 492 | 320 | 155 | 73 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 13 | SSW 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 |
1 | 1 | — | 3 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 2 | — | S 7 | SSE 5 | — | S 7 | — | NW 3 | — | S 8 | — |
18 | 6 | 34 | 119 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 51 | 24 | — | 176 | — | 3 | — | 138 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 582 | 590 | 323 | 394 | 36 | 3 | 33 | 30 | 78 | 30 | 1595 | 2609 | 1161 | 55 | 80 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 3 |
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Information about the Cutty Wow Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cutty Wow Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cutty Wow Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cutty Wow Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cutty Wow Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cutty Wow Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Cutty Wow Reef is 14 km (9 miles) from Middletown. If you plan a vacation in Rhode Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Middletown. Middletown has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










