The Cutting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Got a solid string of surf coming up at The Cutting starting Monday, July 6th, and it hangs around for a good stretch. This break is out in the open, so it catches any south swell that pushes through.

Water temp is 59°F, right where it should be for this time of year, so nothing special, just the usual rubber.

We kick off on Monday morning (July 6th) with a clean 8ft SSW swell rolling in. The wind is a light offshore from the north at 6 mph, and it’s looking excellent for the experienced crew. Wave energy is pumping at (2932). After midday, the wind goes a little cross-off, but it’s still a solid 7ft from the SSW – still looking clean.

Tuesday (July 7th) is a repeat. Morning has a long-period 7ft SW swell (16 seconds), with a light cross-off breeze. Clean and consistent. The afternoon gets a cross-on push from the SSE, making it a bit more marginal. That long period means those sets will have some real power and they’ll line up nicely here.

Now, the highlight. Wednesday morning (July 8th) is the one to lock in. An exceptional 8ft SSW groundswell with a super long period of 18 seconds and light cross-off winds. The wave energy is massive at (5863). This is proper deep-ocean swell for an exposed break. It’s expert-only at this size. The afternoon swells to 10ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, and it starts to look a bit too big for the spot to handle cleanly.

We get another clean run from Thursday (July 9th) through Friday (July 10th) – solid 7ft to 8ft SW swells with offshore or glassy conditions. Thursday afternoon is a beauty with glassy, clean 7ft waves.

Saturday (July 11th) starts with a fresh offshore wind at 22 mph and a dropping 6ft SW swell. It’s clean, but the wind is strong, making it a workout. By the afternoon, the wind is howling at 25 mph offshore, and while it’s clean, paddling out is going to be tough. The swell drops to 5ft.

Then it gets ugly. Sunday (July 12th) is a total loss with strong cross-shore winds and a messy 13ft swell later in the day. Wave energy is still high at (3975), but the quality is terrible.

Monday (July 13th) brings a monster – a 21ft SW swell hitting first thing. The wind is cross-off and the energy is off the charts (18760), but this is way too big for almost anyone. The rest of that week into the next is all giant swell, with 12ft to 16ft waves, but the winds are usually cross-on or just too strong to make it fun.

After the big stuff clears, Friday morning (July 17th) is a return to form with a clean 8ft SW swell and a moderate offshore breeze. Expert-level conditions again.

Saturday (July 18th) has a clean 12ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, but the wind is a strong offshore (16-19 mph). It’s clean, but it’s big and windy. That theme continues into Sunday (July 19th) .

Things finally start to settle toward the 21st of July, but those strong winds stick around, making it a battle.

So, call your shot for Wednesday morning (July 8th) – that 8ft SSW groundswell with the long period and light offshore wind is about as good as it gets for the experienced crew. Also keep an eye on that Friday (July 17th) for a return to cleaner, more manageable surf. Expect company on the good days – this spot draws a crowd.

Rusty.

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