The Cutting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way down at The Cutting. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so let’s break it down day by day.

The immediate outlook kicks off on Monday the 17th. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell rolling in at 8.2ft with a long 16-second period. The energy is strong, reading 3317. It’s clean and offshore, which is a great start. Water temp is sitting at 57°, right around average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. This is a proper session for the experienced crew.

Tuesday the 18th sees the swell back off a touch to 5.6-5.9ft. The wind picks up from the NE at 30 km/h, but it’s cross-off, so it stays clean enough. The energy is still moderate at 1935. It’s a bit more marginal, but there are waves to be had.

Wednesday the 19th drops further. Morning has 3.9ft with a fresh offshore breeze but rain showers. The wave energy drops to around 642, which is weak. Afternoon is similar, maybe a touch cleaner but lighter. It’s a smaller, less exciting day.

We get a pulse on Thursday the 20th. Swell bumps back up to 7.5ft, but the period drops to 10 seconds in the morning and the wind swings to the NW. The afternoon brings a cross-shore breeze and a bit of chop, with energy picking up to 3258. It’s surfable, but not the cleanest.

Now, Friday the 21st is where things get serious. The swell jumps to a solid 9.8ft with a 15-second period. The energy is massive at 3419 in the morning, jumping to 7829 in the afternoon. The wind is offshore in the morning, keeping it clean, but this is a lot of water. It’s going to be too big for most, definitely only for experts. This is a standout, but it’s a beast.

Saturday the 22nd is a write-off. The swell holds at 11.5ft but the wind swings cross-onshore, creating a mess. The energy is still huge, around 6000, but the quality is poor. Not a day to be out there unless you’re a glutton for punishment.

Sunday the 23rd settles a little. 9.8ft in the morning with a clean cross-off breeze. Still big, still expert territory. The afternoon backs off to 8.2ft with a 13-second period and energy of 3648. It’s a better window, but still a solid, powerful wave.

Monday the 24th offers something a bit more manageable. 7.9ft with a 14-second period and a light NW breeze, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate at 2397. It’s a good day for the intermediates who are comfortable in overhead surf.

Tuesday the 25th looks like another highlight. The morning has 6.6ft, clean surf. But the afternoon is the gem: 5.9ft, glassy conditions, and a 12-second period. The energy is 1490, and it’s as clean as it gets. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Great conditions, light winds, and a nice, clean swell.

Wednesday the 26th sees the swell fade again to 5.6ft. The morning is clean but the afternoon brings rain and a cross-shore breeze, chopping it up a bit. Not the best, but there are still waves.

Thursday the 27th is another one to skip. The morning has 8.2ft but with a fresh, lumpy cross-shore. The afternoon jumps to 11.5ft and stays messy. Poor conditions all around.

Friday the 28th is blown out. The morning is near gale-force, cross-onshore, and totally messy. The afternoon improves slightly with 6.6ft, but it’s still strong and cross-onshore. Not good.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th is on the small side, around 5.2-6.6ft. The winds are cross-onshore, which puts a bit of chop on the face. It’s a bit lackluster, but there are a few rideable waves for those who don’t mind a bit of texture.

Now, looking further ahead to the start of September. Monday the 31st kicks off with a great morning. 5.6ft of SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. The energy is strong at 4787. Light offshore winds and clean conditions. This is a proper long-period groundswell, and it’s going to be a treat. The afternoon goes a bit cross-onshore, but the morning is the pick.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings another clean window. The morning has 6.9ft with a moderate offshore breeze. The afternoon bumps up slightly to 7.9ft with even better, moderate offshore conditions. Good energy readings around 2655 and 2936. This is a solid finish to the run.

So, the standouts across this whole period are Tuesday the 25th afternoon for the cleanest,

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