The Cutting Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

The Cutting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cutting sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.4° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 14,378 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
5
SW
16
5
SSW
15
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
13
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
2.5
SW
11
3
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11
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
15
6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4910
7959
8741
13003
11915
8933
7554
4938
4197
2580
1481
1270
1154
1580
1901
2596
4739
8654
12990
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
30
SW
35
WSW
35
SW
30
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35
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30
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30
WSW
25
WSW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
30
NNW
30
NW
15
SW
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
WSW
25
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross
cross
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High Tide
5:51AM0.65m
3:03PM0.72m
2:20PM0.72m
1:03PM0.76m
12:45PM0.82m
12:55PM0.88m
1:12PM0.92m
Low Tide
10:29PM0.14m
9:53AM0.57m
10:56PM0.15m
11:26PM0.17m
00:07AM0.21m
1:58AM0.23m
4:17AM0.21m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
4
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4
7
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11
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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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