Inner Cut Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here, with a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, this is a tough run. We’re looking at a long, quiet spell, so don’t get your hopes up too early. The only real spot in the mix is Inner Cut (The-Cut-Nelson-Harbour), a point break that can be a bit inconsistent. The water is sitting at 53°F, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, so you'll want a decent wetsuit.

The only real pulse of energy we see is a small window on Thursday the 13th of August. Thursday afternoon sees a tiny bit of life, with a 3 ft swell from the north, but it's a weak, short-period wind swell with a combined energy of only 105. The wind is glassy though, coming from the NE at 3 mph, which is a massive positive for the conditions. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Don't expect much.

Then it goes dead. From Friday the 14th of August right through to Monday the 24th, it’s almost a total blank. There are a few days with tiny, near-flat bits of energy, but nothing worthwhile. That’s a solid ten days of flatness or near-flatness, which is a tough stretch.

Things start to stir again on Tuesday the 25th of August. Tuesday afternoon sees a jump in size with a 4 ft swell from the north, and the combined energy climbs to 192 (moderate). The period is short at 9 seconds, and the wind is a cross-onshore from the west at 12 mph, making it choppy. It’s still considered poor surf conditions, but it’s the most energy we’ve seen in a while. The next morning, Wednesday the 26th of August, is glassy with an ESE wind at 3 mph, and a 3 ft north-northeast swell. It’s surfable, but again, very ordinary.

Further out, Friday the 28th of August has a morning with a 3 ft north swell, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 83. The afternoon pushes up to 4 ft from the north with a combined energy of 150, but a light cross-onshore wind messes with the quality.

So, for the standout, you’re looking at Thursday the 13th of August afternoon. It’s the only session with a pulse and glassy conditions. It’s not great, but it’s the best of a very quiet bunch. The rest of the forecast is a write-off until the final week, where we see some signs of life but nothing that’s going to set the world on fire.

Rusty.

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