Rags Left Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.01° S 100.14° E

Rags Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rags Left sea temperature is
29.4° C
0.6° 

Rags Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rags Left surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rags Left in the next 16 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 14th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 18th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rags Left over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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1.9
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16
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15
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SSW
14
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14
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19
1.4
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:15PM0.56m
5:25AM1.05m
6:03PM0.65m
6:12AM1.07m
6:46PM0.75m
6:54AM1.05m
7:26PM0.83m
7:33AM1.00m
8:05PM0.88m
8:09AM0.92m
8:43PM0.90m
8:43AM0.82m
9:20PM0.89m
Low Tide
10:36PM0.14m
12:18PM0.03m
11:35PM0.10m
12:53PM0.01m
00:27AM0.08m
1:24PM-0.00m
1:14AM0.08m
1:53PM0.01m
1:59AM0.10m
2:21PM0.03m
2:42AM0.14m
2:46PM0.06m
3:24AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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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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