Rags Left surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 May 2026 WIB
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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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
987
875
647
598
508
446
496
561
889
712
734
905
736
1154
934
811
596
776
1141
801
1166
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
S
5
SE
10
SE
5
S
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
S
0
SW
0
E
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
E
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
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
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)
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
19
Energy kJ
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)
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
11
0.3
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
0.6
S
15
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSE
12
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
10
Energy kJ
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)
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
7
0.5
SW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.2
WNW
7
0.5
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
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)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
125
0
0
21
0
0
23
0
0
9
0
0
75
0
0
21
0
0
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Mentawi Islands
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
9
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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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