Rutaki Passage Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Cook-Islands – Raratonga)
| Name: | Rutaki Passage |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Rutaki Passage in Raratonga is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf The best wind direction is from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for coral.
Overall Rutaki Passage Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Rutaki Passage surf quality by season and Rutaki Passage surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Rutaki Passage |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Rutaki Passage:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Avaavaroa Passage | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Golf Course | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Matai Wreck | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Avana | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Club Raro | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Rutaki Passage: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2639 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2774 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3077 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3104 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 3106 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Rutaki Passage: |
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| Closest tide station | Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands | 5 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Aitutaki, Aitutaki Atoll (2) | 167 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Suvarov Island | 599 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Niue Island | 674 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tubuai Island | 677 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Rutaki Passage: |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1914 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1915 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1919 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1984 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2134 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Rutaki Passage: |
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| Closest city location | Rarotonga (Cook Islands) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Avarua (Cook Islands) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Karanga Village (Cook Islands) | 130 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Areora (Cook Islands) | 140 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Amuri (Cook Islands) | 167 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Rutaki Passage is Rarotonga International (Avarua) Airport (RAR) in Cook Islands, which is 7 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Rutaki Passage is Aitutaki Airport (AIT), also in Cook Islands, 271 km (168 miles) away.
