The Cutting surf break

The Cutting surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 05 Nov 2025 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
15.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Nov 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Saturday (Nov 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 5th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 5th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun night).

Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
!
3
1
3
4
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
3
3
!
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
1.7
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
3
SSW
2.4
SW
2.4
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)10101016141413129131312121111131211111011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25662948149213922824184917641476149719031915240314221027911118520322826195920972268
Wind
(km/h)
35
W
35
W
15
NW
20
NW
20
SW
25
ENE
25
NNW
15
SW
35
SSE
35
S
35
S
30
S
20
S
25
SSW
10
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
NNW
45
SSW
45
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
ononononononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:20PM
0.48
1:37AM
0.97
12:09PM
0.47
2:04AM
1.05
12:05PM
0.50
2:33AM
1.07
12:15PM
0.55
3:04AM
1.05
12:37PM
0.61
3:36AM
0.99
1:05PM
0.66
4:08AM
0.91
1:35PM
0.67
4:39AM
0.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:07AM
0.36
6:08PM
0.16
8:39AM
0.39
6:21PM
0.05
9:02AM
0.44
6:45PM
-0.05
9:17AM
0.49
7:16PM
-0.11
9:28AM
0.54
7:49PM
-0.13
9:39AM
0.57
8:24PM
-0.09
9:54AM
0.58
8:57PM
0.00
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11--
Sunset-8:08--8:09--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14--8:15-
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1----3-12----2---292-
Temp. °C141413151814221715121212121312121413101111
Feels °C (?)6671115101813134457887109-102
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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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