The Cutting surf break

The Cutting surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 AEST
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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
15.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

The Cutting surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 15,403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) 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 1.6m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 20s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 6th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed morning, moderate winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
SW
14
5
WSW
11
5
WSW
11
3.5
SW
10
4
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
3.5
SSW
20
4.5
SSW
18
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
371
419
763
5949
5376
2356
3723
3022
1576
683
843
1184
1163
9905
13978
10293
7632
5676
6307
6149
3313
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
25
NW
35
WNW
50
W
45
W
45
W
40
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
W
20
WNW
15
NW
20
W
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
N
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:45PM0.98m
11:53PM0.50m
2:15PM0.97m
00:24AM0.52m
2:46PM0.95m
00:54AM0.52m
3:18PM0.92m
1:26AM0.51m
3:49PM0.87m
1:59AM0.49m
4:19PM0.82m
2:41AM0.47m
4:45PM0.75m
Low Tide
8:43PM0.45m
6:30AM0.05m
9:07PM0.45m
7:02AM0.06m
9:36PM0.46m
7:33AM0.09m
10:12PM0.46m
8:02AM0.13m
10:56PM0.45m
8:29AM0.20m
11:44PM0.44m
8:52AM0.29m
00:30AM0.43m
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7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
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5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
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1
3
2
2
8
10
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
12
12
12
13
12
11
12
12
13
14
14
14
14
15
14
15
16
12
10
10
8
2
2
3
5
4
4
6
7
10
11
11
12
12
14
11
10
12
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
20
3.5
SW
10
0.9
W
8
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
2.1
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
3.5
SSW
20
4.5
SSW
18
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
Energy kJ
292
419
763
38
2356
109
257
481
675
338
1184
1163
9905
13978
10293
7632
5676
6307
6149
3313
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
12
0.7
W
11
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
0.7
W
10
1.5
WSW
8
Energy kJ
371
202
125
38
37
127
200
364
683
843
102
247
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
S
8
0.5
SSW
22
Energy kJ
71
42
15
338
273
224
46
275
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
W
10
2.1
W
8
5
WSW
11
5
WSW
11
2.5
W
9
4
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
10
1.2
SW
7
1.1
WSW
6
0.6
N
4
Energy kJ
248
230
514
5949
5376
1108
3723
3022
1576
151
88
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
4
3
4
4
8
9
8
6
7
7
7
5
Distance (km)
80
80
389
449
605
369
145
670
346
76
80
24
4
24
76
24
24
35
35
35
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
4
4
8
9
9
8
7
7
7
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
3
5
6
5
9
8
9
9
9
8
7
7
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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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