The Cutting Surf Break
Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

The Cutting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for The Cutting

Issued: 9 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Cutting sea temperature is
15.3° 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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,734 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 6th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 6th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 6th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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
3
3
3
2
!
!
!
!
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4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
3
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
17
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6995
11734
9764
7620
6731
6604
6907
5186
2976
1688
1472
3001
2148
3155
6279
9685
7532
3781
1697
1086
711
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
W
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
40
N
30
WNW
15
WSW
5
SE
10
E
15
NE
15
N
25
NNE
30
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:49PM0.87m
1:59AM0.49m
4:19PM0.82m
2:41AM0.47m
4:45PM0.75m
4:02AM0.45m
4:56PM0.66m
4:07PM0.59m
11:44AM0.65m
11:43AM0.77m
Low Tide
10:56PM0.45m
8:29AM0.20m
11:44PM0.44m
8:52AM0.29m
00:30AM0.43m
9:04AM0.39m
1:03AM0.40m
1:22AM0.36m
1:42AM0.29m
2:16AM0.21m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
<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
2
2
Temp °C
15
15
15
15
16
14
15
16
12
16
17
15
17
14
13
12
12
11
11
10
13
Feels °C
11
12
12
11
13
10
10
13
7
10
11
9
10
8
7
10
9
7
7
3
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
3
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
17
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
6995
11734
9764
7620
6731
6604
6907
5186
2976
1688
1472
3001
2148
3155
6279
9685
7532
3781
1697
1086
581
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
1.2
SSW
18
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
14
0.4
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
98
826
144
743
398
96
711
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
5
Energy kJ
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
4
0.6
N
3
0.5
N
4
0.6
N
3
0.8
N
4
3
WNW
10
0.8
NE
4
0.5
NNE
3
1.3
NNW
5
Energy kJ
17
8
7
8
19
1397
17
5
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
9
5
6
7
7
6
4
4
4
4
2
3
5
9
8
5
4
3
2
Distance (km)
24
108
35
80
24
35
35
35
2
52
52
130
318
121
76
35
53
35
0
2
120
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
5
7
7
8
6
5
4
4
5
9
8
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
9
5
7
7
8
6
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
9
9
5
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
9
6
7
8
8
6
5
9
9
9
7
7
5
9
9
6
5
5
6
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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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