
Surf Forecasts:
Ras Kaydah surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ras Kaydah over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
225 | 431 | 318 | 259 | 220 | 252 | 526 | 459 | 305 | 301 | 196 | 186 | 181 | 209 | 233 | 470 | 340 | 293 | 441 | 657 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57PM1.98m | 9:31AM2.25m | 9:47PM2.03m | 9:57AM2.24m | 10:33PM2.04m | 10:22AM2.20m | 11:17PM2.01m | 10:46AM2.13m | 00:00AM1.94m | 11:08AM2.05m | 00:44AM1.85m | 11:29AM1.96m | 1:35AM1.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:06AM0.50m | 3:46PM0.60m | 3:45AM0.63m | 4:20PM0.46m | 4:20AM0.78m | 4:53PM0.39m | 4:54AM0.94m | 5:26PM0.38m | 5:25AM1.10m | 5:59PM0.43m | 5:55AM1.25m | 6:34PM0.51m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 18 |
73 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 220 | 206 | 201 | 181 | 190 | 157 | 160 | 173 | 181 | 185 | 194 | 470 | 160 | 293 | 154 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | SSE 10 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 18 | S 17 | S 11 | SE 9 | SSE 15 |
25 | 109 | 152 | 214 | 64 | 252 | 526 | 459 | 305 | 301 | 196 | 186 | 148 | 209 | 233 | 99 | 94 | 118 | 13 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 24 | SSW 22 | S 22 | S 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 16 | SSE 17 | S 12 |
14 | 43 | 45 | 82 | 124 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 31 | 55 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 22 | 60 | 13 | 14 | 46 | 28 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | S 10 | SSW 10 |
225 | 431 | 318 | 259 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 340 | — | 441 | 657 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2514 | 654 | 33 | 630 | 33 | 48 | 630 | 33 | 630 | 37 | 630 | 37 | 630 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 630 | 630 | 2392 | 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.










