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Golf Course surfForecast / Rarotonga / Cook Islands
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Golf Course surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Golf Course sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Golf Course surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,526 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Golf Course this week:
The surf forecast for Golf Course over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Golf Course in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 31st May) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Golf Course over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 18 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 18 | |
2242 | 1752 | 1223 | 2009 | 1734 | 1606 | 1326 | 1403 | 1538 | 1121 | 943 | 636 | 614 | 565 | 527 | 309 | 231 | 135 | 110 | 79 | 240 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:47AM0.59m | 9:16PM0.41m | 9:25AM0.58m | 9:56PM0.40m | 10:05AM0.56m | 10:38PM0.39m | 10:47AM0.54m | 11:23PM0.38m | 11:31AM0.51m | 00:10AM0.38m | 12:19PM0.49m | 1:00AM0.39m | 1:11PM0.47m | 1:53AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:04PM0.02m | 2:53AM0.10m | 3:43PM0.03m | 3:31AM0.12m | 4:24PM0.05m | 4:12AM0.14m | 5:06PM0.06m | 4:56AM0.16m | 5:49PM0.07m | 5:46AM0.17m | 6:36PM0.08m | 6:42AM0.16m | 7:24PM0.08m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 13 | NNE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 13 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
2242 | 1752 | 1223 | 44 | 19 | 40 | 261 | 237 | 189 | 1121 | 943 | 636 | 461 | 417 | 212 | 309 | 231 | 87 | 110 | 79 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNE 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NNW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 |
76 | 46 | 44 | 18 | 15 | 29 | 30 | 8 | 13 | 175 | 213 | 178 | 614 | 79 | 41 | 131 | 170 | 59 | 75 | 72 | 240 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SW 14 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNW 11 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | S 22 | S 20 | SSW 12 | NNE 12 | SE 14 | NNE 11 | SE 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
17 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 85 | 85 | 369 | 117 | 14 | 54 | 23 | 44 | 17 | 56 | 55 | 63 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 |
132 | 108 | 307 | 2009 | 1734 | 1606 | 1326 | 1403 | 1538 | — | — | — | — | 565 | 527 | — | — | 135 | 16 | 20 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1002 | 1002 | 1002 | 6 | 1005 | 1014 | 2346 | 2434 | 1014 | 0 | 1014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1504 |
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Information about the Golf Course Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Golf Course provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Golf Course can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Golf Course 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 (Golf Course) 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 Golf Course 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.
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