The Cutting Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 9 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cutting sea temperature is
15.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 6,505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 14th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 14th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 20th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
3
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
3
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
!
!
!
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
SW
18
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SSW
20
1.6
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
17
2.4
SW
16
4.5
SW
12
4
SW
12
4
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3248
2834
2145
1535
1197
808
1327
3287
2346
1428
1011
603
383
272
478
1591
2642
3143
5775
5343
3648
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
20
N
25
N
30
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
12:39PM0.98m
1:11PM1.03m
1:43PM1.04m
2:13PM1.02m
2:39PM0.98m
11:48PM0.57m
3:03PM0.92m
1:08AM0.58m
3:23PM0.86m
2:20AM0.58m
Low Tide
3:56AM0.05m
4:49AM-0.02m
5:40AM-0.05m
6:28AM-0.04m
9:30PM0.54m
7:14AM0.01m
9:28PM0.50m
7:57AM0.09m
9:46PM0.43m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
8
6
3
1
2
3
1
3
4
Temp °C
14
13
10
14
16
16
16
15
16
16
18
18
16
16
12
14
14
12
14
14
13
Feels °C
11
10
6
9
12
12
12
12
14
13
15
14
13
12
8
8
8
7
9
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.6
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
17
2.4
SW
16
4.5
SW
12
4
SW
12
1.2
SW
15
Energy kJ
3248
2834
2145
1535
1197
808
767
3287
2346
1428
1011
603
383
272
203
1591
2642
3143
5775
5343
640
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
1.1
S
12
1.5
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.5
W
9
0.2
S
6
0.5
S
10
0.8
W
8
1.2
WNW
9
0.1
S
11
0.3
W
8
1.5
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
26
322
1327
54
17
3
4
39
3
51
84
203
2
11
1129
1271
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SW
20
0.7
S
11
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
S
26
0.4
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
20
0.7
SW
12
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
27
62
114
7
2
9
13
24
478
134
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.8
NW
8
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NNW
4
1.9
NW
9
0.7
WNW
8
1.1
SW
6
4
SSW
11
Energy kJ
5
5
3
34
3
3
71
2
11
514
68
72
3648
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
Distance (km)
24
89
2
0
0
35
0
0
0
0
2
17
0
0
0
35
35
4
80
24
76
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
5
4
5
9
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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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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