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The Cutting surf break

The Cutting surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
16.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cutting this week:

The surf forecast for The Cutting over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 12 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 25th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 21st Jan)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cutting over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
3
2
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.3
ESE
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)14141313812221917161614141312121111121515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)57357443732021724840019854249345824121712140389287477246130925411051363
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
20
ENE
10
NE
25
SE
15
ENE
20
SE
35
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
30
S
30
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
15
E
10
ESE
25
SE
10
NE
25
NNW
5
E
15
ENE
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		oncrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:41AM
0.99
1:04PM
0.42
3:02AM
1.01
1:44PM
0.47
3:21AM
1.01
2:19PM
0.52
3:39AM
0.98
2:55PM
0.57
3:53AM
0.93
3:30PM
0.62
4:04AM
0.87
4:07PM
0.65
4:08AM
0.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:33PM
0.14
10:18AM
0.39
7:14PM
0.10
10:08AM
0.38
7:49PM
0.08
10:09AM
0.37
8:22PM
0.08
10:14AM
0.35
8:52PM
0.12
10:21AM
0.31
9:22PM
0.18
10:29AM
0.27
9:49PM
0.27
10:38AM
0.22
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:33
Sunset8:53--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:51--8:50--
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232426232320211818181615161417191934382724
Feels °C (?)1819242220181713151411910915161528332623
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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 12 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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