The Cutting surf break

The Cutting surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 30 Mar 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
16.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 30th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 3rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 3rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
0
0
3
4
1
1
1
!
!
0
0
3
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.1
S
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.4
WSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)121213121614131112121113131313131313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12018571028727604767551550122411024862221287027832757302420351217816303367
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
25
W
25
WSW
5
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
30
SE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
NE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoffoffoffcrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:25AM
0.75
1:13PM
0.56
1:26AM
0.74
1:28PM
0.69
1:31AM
0.71
1:49PM
0.80
1:40AM
0.69
2:13PM
0.88
1:49AM
0.68
2:37PM
0.94
2:00AM
0.67
3:02PM
0.96
2:11AM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
0.35
8:03AM
0.38
6:56PM
0.30
7:36AM
0.32
7:30PM
0.27
7:32AM
0.25
8:00PM
0.27
7:39AM
0.17
8:26PM
0.28
7:52AM
0.10
8:51PM
0.30
8:08AM
0.05
9:13PM
0.34
8:27AM
0.02
Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:47
Sunset7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:19--7:17--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252523282620181615181714141312141214212220
Feels °C (?)232218232216141413151499879711191916
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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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