The Cutting surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,760 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cutting over the next 16 days.
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