The Cutting Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 3 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Cutting sea temperature is
15.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

The Cutting surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Cutting surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,477 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cutting this week:

The surf forecast for The Cutting over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 11th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 11th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 11th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cutting over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
4
!
4
0
!
!
!
!
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
3
WSW
15
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7477
5233
4005
2995
2205
4935
3455
4097
3519
3399
3422
2800
1850
870
680
583
1418
1449
757
567
579
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
35
N
35
NNW
20
SW
20
WSW
5
WNW
0
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
35
NNE
30
N
20
NNW
15
N
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:44AM0.65m
11:43AM0.77m
12:08PM0.89m
12:39PM0.98m
1:11PM1.03m
1:43PM1.04m
2:13PM1.02m
Low Tide
1:42AM0.29m
2:16AM0.21m
3:03AM0.13m
3:56AM0.05m
4:49AM-0.02m
5:40AM-0.05m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
1
12
1
3
3
2
5
Temp °C
15
15
15
17
18
18
18
12
13
13
13
10
14
16
14
15
15
18
19
16
17
Feels °C
12
13
11
12
12
11
11
8
7
11
12
6
10
13
11
12
11
12
15
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
3
WSW
15
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
7477
5233
4005
2995
2205
4935
3455
4097
3519
3399
3422
2800
1850
870
680
583
1418
1449
757
567
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
22
1.5
SW
19
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
SW
14
1.1
W
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
75
1593
429
429
396
422
259
34
9
6
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
12
67
217
192
114
8
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
0.7
N
4
0.9
NNW
4
1.8
NW
10
0.4
N
3
0.7
NNE
3
0.7
NNE
3
0.6
NNE
3
0.6
N
3
0.5
N
3
1.4
WSW
12
Energy kJ
9
13
23
653
3
10
10
7
7
5
579
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
3
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
Distance (km)
24
35
17
35
52
130
302
76
76
24
17
17
0
0
0
0
35
52
52
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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Information about the The Cutting Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Cutting provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Cutting can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cutting 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 (The Cutting) 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 The Cutting 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near The Cutting, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Warrnambool which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Portland which is 80 km (50 miles) away

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