The Cutting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour for the mainland crew.

We’re looking at The Cutting over the next couple of weeks. Sunday the 19th is the first day with any surf to talk about. We’ve got a 5ft swell out of the WSW, with a 12-second period giving it some push. The wind is light offshore, so it’ll be glassy clean. Water temp is 58°F, about average for the time of year. The wave energy is moderate, reading 971. It’s consistent and clean, a nice start to the week. Sunday afternoon stays clean with the wind offshore, a little smaller at 4ft.

Monday the 20th morning, things get going. Swell is 6ft from the WSW with a long 16-second period – that’s groundswell, proper. Energy jumps to 1483. Offshore wind again, clean. This is a standout for intermediates. Monday afternoon is still clean but smaller, with a cross-offshore breeze.

Tuesday the 21st morning is the top pick of the first week. Swell hits 8ft out of the SW, period at 13 seconds, and the combined energy is 2036 – strong. Offshore wind, clean faces. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at this size, it’s too much for beginners. The Cutting loves a SW swell with offshore wind.

Wednesday the 22nd turns. Morning has light rain and cross-offshore wind, swell drops to 5ft. Still rideable but the quality drops. By Wednesday afternoon, a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore wind messes it up with a 10ft swell and an 11-second period – lumpy and a write-off.

From Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th, it’s a no-go. Swell pumps 15ft and even 18ft, with strong cross-onshore winds and energy readings like 7848 and 21947. Way too big and blown out for paddle surfing. This is kite-surf territory.

Sunday the 26th is still messy, waves too big for the best conditions. By Monday the 27th, it cleans up. Morning brings a clean 5ft from the SW with offshore wind, consistent and easy. Monday afternoon picks up to 7ft with a 13-second period and offshore wind – another great session.

Tuesday the 28th morning has 7ft from the SW with a very long 15-second period and strong offshore wind. Energy is 3879, powerful waves. That strong offshore makes paddling tough, so this is for the fit and experienced. Tuesday afternoon is too big and windy.

From Wednesday the 29th to Friday the 31st, it’s a mess of strong winds and huge onshore swell. Nothing good until Sunday the 2nd of August, but that’s small and choppy.

Then Monday the 3rd of August throws in a wildcard. A 7ft SW swell with an 18-second period – very long period groundswell. Energy is massive at 6731. The wind is cross-shore from the ESE, not perfect, but the wave quality will be unreal. This is a standout for the second week, but it’s a long way off, so promising but not locked in. That long period might run a bit straight at The Cutting, but still the best bet after the first week’s clean windows.

My pick is Tuesday the 21st morning – 8ft SW with offshore wind is the best of the first week. Keep an eye on Monday the 3rd of August for a potential long-period bomb.

Rusty.

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