The Cutting Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 3 am 20 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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,703 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 20th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
!
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SSW
18
2.5
SW
16
2.4
SSW
15
3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3017
4703
3170
2623
2148
1752
1956
1983
1812
2526
2289
2317
2275
1883
1583
1325
1167
2100
3158
2510
4032
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
10
S
5
SW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
ESE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
35
NNW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:23PM0.86m
2:20AM0.58m
3:40PM0.80m
3:35AM0.57m
3:54PM0.75m
5:03AM0.56m
4:00PM0.70m
7:20AM0.58m
3:45PM0.67m
11:46AM0.67m
11:37AM0.76m
Low Tide
9:46PM0.43m
8:36AM0.20m
10:15PM0.35m
9:13AM0.33m
10:50PM0.29m
9:46AM0.45m
11:30PM0.25m
10:10AM0.57m
00:15AM0.23m
1:08AM0.21m
2:11AM0.20m
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rain showers
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clear
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cloud
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7:46
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
 mm
2
1
11
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
10
13
12
11
11
11
10
11
13
11
12
13
11
Feels °C
6
7
7
8
9
11
8
8
5
10
9
8
9
8
7
8
10
7
8
8
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SSW
18
2.5
SW
16
2.4
SSW
15
3
SW
15
Energy kJ
3017
4703
3170
2623
2148
1752
1956
1983
1812
2526
2289
2317
2275
1883
1583
1325
1167
2100
3158
2510
4032
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
S
24
0.3
SSW
22
1.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
1356
12
7
3
12
91
603
121
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
Energy kJ
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
4
1.1
NW
5
0.7
WNW
4
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
14
49
13
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
346
452
186
76
76
0
0
24
4
24
145
76
0
2
0
0
0
0
4
4
151
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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