The Cutting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking at The Cutting.

The week kicks off with a bit of a slow start, but once that solid SW groundswell hits, it's game on. The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Tuesday the 4th is a write-off, honestly. We've got a 10-foot SW swell, but it's coming in with a cross-on SW breeze at 19 mph, making it lumpy and poor. The combined wave energy is strong at 2576, but you wouldn't want to be out there.

Wednesday the 5th sees the swell drop a touch, but it's still a bit of a mess. Morning sessions have a 7-foot SW swell with a 14-second period (moderate groundswell) and a gentle cross-shore breeze – it's marginal, but there might be a few if you're keen. The afternoon cleans up slightly with a light cross-shore breeze and a 6-foot SW swell, but it's still not setting the world on fire. The combined energy is still strong at 1731.

Thursday the 6th, the morning has a clean cross-off breeze from the NW, but the swell is down to 4 feet and the period is a long 16 seconds, which will make it fat and slow at the beach. The combined energy is moderate at 844. The afternoon is a no-go with a cross-on SW breeze making it choppy.

Now, here’s the standout. Friday the 7th is the day to circle. The morning brings a solid 8-foot SW swell with a 15-second period, and a clean cross-off NW breeze. The combined energy is a massive 3652, and the forecast says excellent surf for experienced surfers. Then, Friday afternoon gets even better – the wind drops to glassy conditions from the NW, with the same 8-foot SW swell. That's about as perfect as it gets. This is for the crew who can handle it, though, as 8 feet is expert territory.

Saturday the 8th hangs in there with an 8-foot SW swell and a clean offshore breeze from the north, but the wind is up to 16-19 mph in the morning and afternoon, which makes it harder to manage. The combined energy is still very strong (3396 and 3152). It's a step down from Friday, but still a good option.

Sunday the 9th starts to go downhill. The morning has a 6-foot SW swell, but a near-gale force offshore wind at 31 mph makes it almost impossible to paddle into. The afternoon eases off with 22 mph winds, but it's still a tough session.

The second week is a wild ride, but mostly for the wrong reasons. From Monday the 10th through to Saturday the 15th, we get a massive surge of energy. The swell pumps from 15 feet up to a whopping 21 feet with combined energy readings in the tens of thousands (12593 to 32101). The wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is simply too big for The Cutting. This is strictly for the kamikaze crew, and even then, it's a huge bathtub out there.

Things start to back off a bit from Sunday the 16th, with 10-foot to 12-foot SW swells and clean offshore winds. The combined energy is still very strong (3604 to 6841), but it's still big and powerful. The wind and tide are favorable, but the forecast still says it's too big for this break.

We finish the outlook on Wednesday the 19th with more manageable 7-foot to 8-foot SW swells and clean cross-off breezes, but the combined energy is still strong (1835 to 2148). The sessions are marginal, but it's a sight better than the giant waves earlier in the week.

So, the bottom line: Friday the 7th is your absolute winner – glassy, clean, and a solid 8-foot SW groundswell for the experts. The rest of the first week has some decent windows, but the second week is mostly a case of too much of a good thing.

Rusty, signing off.

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