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The Cutting surf break

The Cutting surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 17 Feb 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
16.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Feb 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 16s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 18th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 18th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 23rd Feb)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
3
4
2
4
4
0
1
0
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
2.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
Period(s) (?)181616141413121313141413131312121111131715
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2810243839535090519635862789275236424881384421721703185316821255898930234592008096
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
35
WSW
20
W
25
W
30
WSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
ENE
10
N
20
SW
10
W
0
W
15
SSE
10
NE
15
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crossoncross-
off		offcross-
on		crossglassoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
0.48
2:44AM
0.97
2:05PM
0.56
2:57AM
0.94
2:30PM
0.65
3:07AM
0.89
2:58PM
0.73
3:14AM
0.83
3:28PM
0.79
3:17AM
0.78
3:59PM
0.83
3:16AM
0.75
4:33PM
0.83
3:11AM
0.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:35AM
0.35
7:26PM
0.14
9:24AM
0.34
7:58PM
0.12
9:20AM
0.31
8:29PM
0.13
9:20AM
0.26
8:57PM
0.17
9:24AM
0.20
9:24PM
0.24
9:32AM
0.13
9:48PM
0.34
9:44AM
0.06
10:07PM
0.44
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:58--7:00--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-8:27--8:25--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:20--8:19-
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-11------------------
Temp. °C292216171918171816242317182020272518161615
Feels °C (?)23171112141516161523201519181724211691010
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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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