The Cutting Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 3 pm 20 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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.2
SSW
18
2.2
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
2.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4703
2968
2623
2060
1752
2111
1983
1804
2534
2390
1849
2241
1885
1471
1211
1094
887
2291
2276
1941
2892
Wind (km/h)
25
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
SW
20
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
S
15
SE
10
NE
10
SE
5
N
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
NW
10
N
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
High Tide
2:20AM0.58m
3:40PM0.80m
3:35AM0.57m
3:54PM0.75m
5:03AM0.56m
4:00PM0.70m
7:20AM0.58m
3:45PM0.67m
11:46AM0.67m
11:37AM0.76m
12:04PM0.83m
Low Tide
9:46PM0.43m
8:36AM0.20m
10:15PM0.35m
9:13AM0.33m
10:50PM0.29m
9:46AM0.45m
11:30PM0.25m
10:10AM0.57m
00:15AM0.23m
1:08AM0.21m
2:11AM0.20m
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
 mm
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
11
12
13
11
13
12
12
12
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
Feels °C
6
8
9
9
10
8
9
6
9
8
9
8
7
7
9
9
9
9
9
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
2.2
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
2.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
4703
2968
2623
2060
1752
2111
1983
1804
2534
2390
1849
2241
1885
1471
1211
1094
689
2291
2276
1941
2892
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
S
22
0.4
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
21
1.1
SSW
19
Energy kJ
6
3
36
4
10
154
887
305
821
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
ESE
5
Energy kJ
19
3
55
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
3
1.5
WNW
6
Energy kJ
6
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
228
186
228
145
0
0
0
4
108
277
76
158
98
17
0
53
0
0
24
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
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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