Kaituna Cut Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a struggle for the most part. The only real window of opportunity I can see is a short one around the 10th of August, and even then, it’s not gonna be anything to write home about. We’ve got a long, dry spell after that, with nothing really surfable for days on end.

The only spot on the menu is Kaituna Cut. It’s a beginner-friendly setup, exposed to the swell, and it breaks fairly consistently. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch under the average for this time of year, but not a shock to the system.

Let’s break it down. The best chance to get wet starts Monday morning, the 10th of August. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the southwest, so the surface should be looking pretty good. The combined energy is moderate at 235, so there’s a bit of push behind it. Monday afternoon stays clean, dropping to 4ft, but the wind goes a bit cross-offshore. Still surfable.

Tuesday morning, the 11th, is a real tease. The swell drops to 3ft, but the wind is glassy – completely calm. That’s a rare treat, but the waves are just too small to get properly excited about. It’d be a longboard session at best.

After that, it’s a sad story. From Tuesday afternoon all the way through to the 23rd of August, the conditions are just poor. We get some bigger swell on the 14th, hitting 5ft, but the wind is onshore and the period is a miserable 6 seconds. It’s a messy, choppy mess. That sort of combo with the north-northeasterly wind and a beach setup starts looking more like a kite session than a paddle session.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Monday morning, the 10th of August. That’s your best bet. The swell direction from the north is a good match for the break, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. It’s small enough for beginners, too. But don’t expect any barrels – it’s a fun, cruisey wave.

The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. There’s a long gap from the 11th onwards with no decent recommendations. The swell sticks around on the odd day, but the wind always seems to be wrong. It’s a tough run for this area, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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