
Surf Forecasts:
Ras Kaydah surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSW swell with 554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ras Kaydah this week:
The surf forecast for Ras Kaydah over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ras Kaydah in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ras Kaydah over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
305 | 298 | 194 | 183 | 148 | 214 | 403 | 449 | 157 | 213 | 307 | 454 | 354 | 554 | 471 | 484 | 473 | 526 | 437 | 392 | 472 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 |
High Tide | 10:22AM2.20m | 11:17PM2.01m | 10:46AM2.13m | 00:00AM1.94m | 11:08AM2.05m | 00:44AM1.85m | 11:29AM1.96m | 1:35AM1.74m | 11:48AM1.86m | 2:45AM1.65m | 12:03PM1.77m | 4:58AM1.62m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.39m | 4:54AM0.94m | 5:26PM0.38m | 5:25AM1.10m | 5:59PM0.43m | 5:55AM1.25m | 6:34PM0.51m | 6:23AM1.38m | 7:14PM0.62m | 6:51AM1.50m | 8:05PM0.72m | 7:37AM1.60m | 9:19PM0.79m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 |
117 | 93 | 95 | 104 | 118 | 214 | 403 | 99 | 157 | 213 | 154 | 74 | 57 | 46 | 46 | 38 | 38 | 27 | 62 | 104 | 160 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | SE 9 | S 18 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 14 | S 20 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 |
305 | 298 | 194 | 183 | 148 | 22 | 60 | 13 | 157 | 191 | 28 | 47 | 48 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 16 | SE 9 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 14 | SE 18 | SE 16 | S 20 | S 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 13 |
30 | 29 | 47 | 34 | 31 | 25 | 13 | 17 | 94 | 46 | 30 | 56 | 55 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | S 11 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 154 | — | 449 | 46 | — | 307 | 454 | 354 | 554 | 471 | 484 | 473 | 526 | 437 | 392 | 472 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 2389 | 630 | 33 | 2585 | 630 | 33 | 2389 | 630 | 48 | 630 | 630 | 33 | 48 | 630 |
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Information about the Ras Kaydah Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ras Kaydah provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ras Kaydah can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ras Kaydah 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 (Ras Kaydah) 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 Ras Kaydah 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.
Ras Kaydah is 45 km (28 miles) from Masirah. If you plan a holiday in Masirah Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Masirah. Masirah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










