The Cutting Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 3 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Cutting sea temperature is
15.2° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,590 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
2
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)
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.7
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1885
1787
2053
2094
1875
2140
2071
1756
1129
786
503
1237
1983
2356
2457
2523
2418
2117
1649
1340
754
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
SSW
10
E
5
ENE
10
SE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
SSE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:03AM0.56m
4:00PM0.70m
7:20AM0.58m
3:45PM0.67m
11:46AM0.67m
11:37AM0.76m
12:04PM0.83m
12:32PM0.88m
1:00PM0.93m
Low Tide
10:50PM0.29m
9:46AM0.45m
11:30PM0.25m
10:10AM0.57m
00:15AM0.23m
1:08AM0.21m
2:11AM0.20m
3:19AM0.19m
4:18AM0.16m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:17
 mm
Temp °C
13
11
13
14
12
13
13
13
14
14
14
13
14
12
12
13
10
14
15
13
14
Feels °C
9
7
9
11
9
11
11
11
13
11
11
10
12
9
9
10
5
10
12
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.7
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
1885
1787
2053
2094
1875
2140
2071
1756
1129
786
503
1237
1983
2356
2457
2523
2418
2117
1649
1340
754
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.8
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
22
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
W
11
Energy kJ
73
32
263
181
5
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
W
11
Energy kJ
11
21
14
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
5
1
NW
5
0.6
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
Energy kJ
53
49
7
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
4
80
24
24
0
98
2
0
76
0
0
3
0
0
2
2
0
0
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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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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