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The Cutting surf break

The Cutting surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 30 Jan 2026 AEDT
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The Cutting surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cutting sea temperature is
16.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cutting this week:

The surf forecast for The Cutting over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 31st Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 2nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 5th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cutting over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
0
3
2
0
2
2
1
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1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
3
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)121211111211111112111111111112141413131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)805792726574119319062592216618421228814650543582956211419752452278325352248
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
SW
30
SW
40
SSW
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
10
ENE
10
NW
20
S
5
N
15
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
10
S
20
S
5
SE
10
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		onglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:23AM
0.95
2:32AM
0.98
2:42AM
0.99
2:53AM
0.97
1:18PM
0.51
3:03AM
0.94
2:08PM
0.61
3:13AM
0.91
2:50PM
0.69
3:23AM
0.87
3:29PM
0.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:58PM
0.15
5:50PM
0.12
6:54PM
0.09
9:47AM
0.43
7:40PM
0.08
9:27AM
0.38
8:18PM
0.10
9:28AM
0.31
8:52PM
0.15
9:39AM
0.22
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
Sunrise-6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:46--6:47-
Sunset--8:45--8:44--8:43--8:42--8:42--8:40--8:39
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181918161515141415142124171819161516141416
Feels °C (?)171816139769981819151516131313101213
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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 12 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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