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Rags Left surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia
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Rags Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rags Left sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Rags Left surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rags Left this week:
The surf forecast for Rags Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rags Left in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 30th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 30th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rags Left over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | |
987 | 875 | 647 | 598 | 508 | 446 | 496 | 561 | 889 | 712 | 734 | 905 | 736 | 1154 | 934 | 811 | 596 | 776 | 1141 | 801 | 1166 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:17AM0.93m | 5:42PM0.54m | 5:51AM0.95m | 6:19PM0.53m | 6:26AM0.95m | 6:55PM0.53m | 7:01AM0.94m | 7:30PM0.52m | 7:35AM0.93m | 8:06PM0.52m | 8:09AM0.91m | 8:45PM0.52m | 8:43AM0.88m | 9:28PM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:07PM0.13m | 10:58PM0.15m | 12:40PM0.10m | 11:33PM0.14m | 1:13PM0.09m | 00:08AM0.13m | 1:47PM0.09m | 00:43AM0.14m | 2:22PM0.11m | 1:18AM0.16m | 2:58PM0.13m | 1:54AM0.20m | 3:35PM0.15m | 2:34AM0.25m | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
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Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
987 | 875 | 647 | 598 | 508 | 446 | 280 | 561 | 889 | 712 | 734 | 905 | 439 | 1154 | 934 | 811 | 572 | 776 | 1141 | 801 | 1166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | WNW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 10 |
21 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 115 | 330 | 496 | 226 | 11 | 49 | 356 | 350 | 736 | 165 | 528 | 460 | 596 | 373 | 236 | 198 | 231 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 |
5 | 2 | 32 | 62 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 38 | 130 | 10 | 186 | 186 | 224 | 229 | 192 | 128 | 212 | 5 | 225 | 352 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
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Information about the Rags Left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rags Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rags Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rags Left 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 (Rags Left) 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 Rags Left 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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