Rapid Creek - Beach surf break

Rapid Creek - Beach surfForecast / NT – Darwin / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 ACST
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Rapid Creek - Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rapid Creek - Beach sea temperature is
30.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rapid Creek - Beach this week:

The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3AM.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.7
E
4
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.7
E
4
0.4
E
3
0.2
E
3
0.7
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.6
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.5
E
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
10
E
25
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:38PM6.06m
10:57AM5.89m
10:23PM5.54m
11:57AM5.41m
11:30PM4.99m
1:27PM5.10m
1:17AM4.61m
3:42PM5.23m
4:06AM4.90m
4:37PM5.55m
5:06AM5.44m
5:15PM5.86m
5:49AM5.92m
Low Tide
4:05PM2.87m
4:24AM1.24m
4:55PM3.26m
5:16AM1.85m
5:57PM3.57m
6:21AM2.45m
7:26PM3.67m
7:50AM2.87m
10:07PM3.26m
10:07AM2.87m
11:00PM2.62m
11:10AM2.63m
11:38PM2.03m
11:52AM2.43m
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
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6:37
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:35
6:35
6:34
6:34
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Temp °C
30
29
28
30
28
27
29
28
29
30
28
28
30
28
28
30
28
28
29
28
28
29
30
27
30
29
26
28
29
27
30
30
27
30
30
25
28
28
26
28
30
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.7
E
4
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.7
E
4
0.4
E
3
0.2
E
3
0.7
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.6
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.5
E
3
Energy kJ
7
1
13
6
5
14
3
1
12
6
1
8
4
8
3
2
5
3
1
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
4
4
4
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
1009
1220
1220
1220
1220
696
1220
1220
1220
1220
696
1328
1220
1220
1328
1328
1220
1328
1220
1220
1220
Best forecast wave conditions in Darwin - Northern Territories
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
6
8
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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Information about the Rapid Creek - Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rapid Creek - Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rapid Creek - Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rapid Creek - Beach 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 (Rapid Creek - Beach) 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 Rapid Creek - Beach 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.

Rapid Creek - Beach is 8 km (5 miles) from Darwin. If you plan a holiday in Darwin - Northern Territories, look for hotels and other accommodation in Darwin. Darwin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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