Kaituna Cut Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, gather 'round. Rusty here. Lookin' at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it's a bit of a slow burn. We've got a decent pulse or two developing, but you're gonna have to be patient. The first real chance for a wave doesn't come until the end of July, and even then, it's a short-lived window.

The setup here at Kaituna Cut is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent but exposed to the north-northeast. Water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

Things kick off on Thursday, July 30th... nah, don't bother. That's a write-off with tiny 2-foot swell and a funky cross breeze. The first glimmer of hope is Friday morning, July 31st. We've got a clean 6-foot swell from the NNW, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (353), and a period of 7 seconds is alright, but not a stand-out. It's a solid beginner wave, but I'd call it a "marginal" window. That afternoon, the swell drops a bit to 5 feet but the wind picks up to 25 km/h from the west, still cross-off, so it's clean but a little wind-affected. The energy drops to 224.

Then... crickets. There's a massive gap from Saturday, August 1st right through to Wednesday, August 6th. During that whole stretch, the swell is tiny, 0.7 feet to 2 feet, with poor conditions. It's a total flat spell. You'll be chasing sea foam.

Alright, the next real event pops up on Thursday, August 6th. The morning shows a building 6-foot swell from the NNW, but it's a short, weak 6-second period, crossing up with some clouds. By the afternoon, that swell jumps to 8 feet from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy surges to a strong 1187. That's a big, powerful wave. But here's the catch: that's big for this spot. For a beginner, 8 feet is too much. For an experienced surfer, this is the best window of the whole period. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it won't be perfect, but it's the only real size on offer. I'd watch that afternoon session closely.

After that, the rest of the forecast is a write-off. The swell drops again, and the wind turns onshore or sideways, making a mess of things. Tuesday, August 12th morning shows a glassy 5-foot swell from the north with a 6-second period, but the energy is only moderate (254) and the period is short. It's a "good" window, but not the standout.

The only true standout here is the Thursday afternoon, August 6th session. 8 feet of strong, punchy NNW swell (energy 1187). It's not for the faint of heart, but for the crew who can handle it, that's the best we'll see. The rest of the fortnight is pretty much for the kite surfers, especially on those windy, choppy days.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change. Rusty out.

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