Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.15° N 85.81° W

Raps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raps sea temperature is
30.0°C
2.3° 

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


Raps surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raps this week:

The surf forecast for Raps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raps in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 11th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 12th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
386
381
720
566
608
561
1351
1216
1014
1115
894
704
623
536
476
401
276
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558
614
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
ESE
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NE
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SW
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NE
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NNE
10
WNW
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NNE
15
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High Tide
2:41AM2.55m
3:06PM2.35m
3:19AM2.55m
3:45PM2.33m
3:57AM2.51m
4:23PM2.28m
4:34AM2.44m
5:01PM2.20m
5:11AM2.33m
5:40PM2.09m
5:50AM2.21m
6:22PM1.98m
Low Tide
8:28PM0.26m
8:59AM0.15m
9:08PM0.26m
9:38AM0.13m
9:46PM0.28m
10:16AM0.16m
10:24PM0.33m
10:53AM0.22m
11:01PM0.41m
11:32AM0.32m
11:39PM0.52m
12:12PM0.44m
00:20AM0.64m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Raps Surf forecast

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