The Cutting Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 9 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Cutting sea temperature is
15.2° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

The Cutting surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Cutting surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,783 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cutting this week:

The surf forecast for The Cutting over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 2nd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 4th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cutting over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
3
3
3
3
1
1
0
2
2
0
!
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
2.2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2.1
W
11
4
W
12
3.5
W
12
5
WSW
15
5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2491
2490
2322
1741
1466
1237
799
799
720
672
556
458
444
437
577
680
1049
4157
3699
9716
10783
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
E
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
30
NNE
30
NNE
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
35
NNE
40
NNE
35
NNW
40
N
35
N
50
NNW
40
W
35
W
30
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
12:04PM0.83m
12:32PM0.88m
1:00PM0.93m
1:27PM0.95m
10:59PM0.44m
1:54PM0.97m
00:01AM0.46m
2:19PM0.97m
00:48AM0.49m
2:43PM0.96m
1:32AM0.51m
Low Tide
3:19AM0.19m
4:18AM0.16m
5:09AM0.13m
9:26PM0.43m
5:52AM0.10m
9:14PM0.43m
6:31AM0.09m
9:20PM0.42m
7:07AM0.09m
9:34PM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:47
7:47
7:48
7:48
7:47
7:47
7:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:19
5:19
5:20
 mm
1
1
3
6
5
1
Temp °C
13
14
10
14
15
12
14
14
14
16
16
13
14
14
13
14
14
12
14
14
12
Feels °C
10
11
6
10
11
7
9
9
9
13
13
7
7
7
6
5
6
2
6
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
2.2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.5
W
10
2.1
W
11
3
WSW
12
2.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
2491
2490
2322
1741
1466
1237
799
799
720
672
556
458
444
437
577
407
1049
2943
3013
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.1
NW
4
0.7
W
12
1
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
15
1
1
139
244
277
220
192
137
680
618
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
11
0.3
ESE
6
0.1
E
6
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
22
6
1
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.4
E
5
0.8
NNE
4
0.6
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
NW
4
1.5
W
11
0.8
NNW
4
0.9
N
4
1.7
WNW
9
0.9
NNW
5
1.1
NNW
5
4
W
12
3.5
W
12
5
WSW
15
5
SW
15
Energy kJ
9
7
14
8
4
6
5
525
19
28
466
37
50
4157
3699
9716
10783
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
7
Distance (km)
0
2
0
2
2
2
17
35
0
0
0
0
120
256
164
389
389
673
673
128
145
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
2
1
1
7
6
7
5
9
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
7
5
5
7
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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 16 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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