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The Cutting Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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The Cutting surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 30th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 31st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cutting over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | |
934 | 816 | 680 | 527 | 352 | 324 | 278 | 208 | 258 | 248 | 212 | 297 | 1007 | 2782 | 4237 | 4789 | 4705 | 2373 | 1542 | 1164 | 738 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 4:50PM0.59m | 11:23AM0.65m | 11:35AM0.76m | 11:58AM0.84m | 9:30PM0.46m | 12:23PM0.91m | 10:18PM0.46m | 12:49PM0.95m | 10:53PM0.47m | 1:17PM0.97m | 11:24PM0.48m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:29AM0.34m | 3:15AM0.27m | 3:51AM0.21m | 7:35PM0.45m | 4:23AM0.16m | 7:49PM0.44m | 4:54AM0.12m | 8:06PM0.43m | 5:26AM0.09m | 8:24PM0.44m | 5:58AM0.06m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 |
 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | 5:16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
 kJ | 422 | 816 | 680 | 527 | 352 | 324 | 278 | 166 | 140 | 248 | 212 | 297 | 152 | 2137 | — | — | 4705 | 2373 | 1542 | 1164 | 738 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 934 | 177 | 6 | 6 | 86 | 69 | 80 | 208 | 258 | 140 | 140 | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 319 | 325 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SW 18 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 17 | 60 | 114 | 171 | 31 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 452 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 401 | 99 | 155 | 111 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 70 | 1007 | 2782 | 4237 | 4789 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 331 | 275 | 145 | 76 | 76 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 35 | 121 | 108 | 108 | 52 | 52 | 130 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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