The Cutting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the table for The Cutting over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a wild ride, so let’s get into it.

The first real action we’ve got is this Tuesday morning. The Cutting is seeing some clean 7 ft SW groundswell with a nice 16 second period, making for some proper energy moving through (2286). Water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The wind is light NE at 3 mph, a nice cross-off, so conditions are clean. This one’s for the experienced crew.

Wednesday morning the swell picks up to 8 ft from the SSW with a longer 18 second period and a massive energy reading (5863). The wind is still a clean cross-off from the NE. That’s a standout session for confident surfers, but the power and size make it a bit much for beginners. If you’ve got the skills, get out there.

Thursday looks fun too. The morning has 7 ft SW swell, 15 second period, with a light NNE cross-off. Then Thursday afternoon it goes glassy with a 3 mph NE wind. The waves hold at 7 ft, but that glassy surface will be a treat. That afternoon is a real standout for clean, lined-up waves.

Friday morning the swell sits around 8 ft from the SW, 15 second period, with a clean 9 mph offshore from the N. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers once again.

Now, things get heavy. Saturday morning the wind howls from the N at 25 mph, making it hard to paddle into the 6 ft swell. By Saturday afternoon it gets even messier. Then Sunday and Monday bring massive, dangerous swell. We’re talking 18 ft to 21 ft of SW groundswell with crazy high energy (19195, 15713, 37272). The wind is strong and mostly cross or cross-off. This size is maxed out – experts only, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. Honestly, these days look more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

The swell backs down a bit through the middle of the following week, but still sits at 15 ft with strong winds and cross-chop. Poor quality for surfing.

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. On Thursday the 16th of July morning, the wind goes glassy with the swell dropping to 10 ft. That afternoon, the swell eases to 8 ft from the SW, 14 second period, with glassy conditions again. This is an excellent, clean window for experienced surfers.

Friday the 17th of July keeps the good vibes with 7 ft SW swell, a 9 mph offshore from the N, and clean conditions. A solid option to wrap up the week.

After that, it gets big again from Saturday the 18th of July onward, with 12 ft to 16 ft of SW groundswell and strong offshore winds. Clean but huge – experts only territory again. The 21st of July Tuesday looks particularly potent, with 16 ft SW swell and 17 second period, producing massive energy (13597). That’s a long-range standout to keep an eye on, though it’s a bit far out so don’t lock it in just yet.

Overall, the best bets are Wednesday morning the 8th, Thursday afternoon the 9th, and the window on Thursday the 16th into Friday the 17th. The big stuff in between is more for the thrill-seekers or the kite crew.

Stay safe, keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

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