The Cutting surf break

The Cutting surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 15 Nov 2025 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
14.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cutting in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 16th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 17th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 20th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cutting over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
0
0
1
0
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0
0
0
0
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0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
S
1.7
S
1.2
S
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
SW
3
WSW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
Period(s) (?)1211101716891011111111111113141414141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1136734308334376645163723562551294727342498234319485071574757614823332524901729
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
30
W
35
W
30
W
40
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
30
W
35
W
25
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:24AM
0.57
9:54AM
0.54
12:39AM
0.68
10:54AM
0.52
12:49AM
0.78
11:27AM
0.51
1:07AM
0.87
11:52AM
0.50
1:29AM
0.94
12:13PM
0.49
1:52AM
0.98
12:32PM
0.50
2:17AM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:41PM
0.41
6:32AM
0.52
5:11PM
0.34
7:05AM
0.47
5:21PM
0.27
7:33AM
0.43
5:38PM
0.21
7:59AM
0.40
5:58PM
0.15
8:22AM
0.39
6:20PM
0.10
8:44AM
0.39
6:44PM
0.07
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:03--
Sunset-8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:23--8:24--8:25-
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141513131412131413141514131412121212111210
Feels °C (?)1112117754879108654667664
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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 12 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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