Surf Forecasts:
Rat Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with 552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rat Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Rat Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rat Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rat Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s run through what’s brewing for the next couple of weeks.
Truth is, it’s a tough start for Rat Beach. We’re looking at a solid eight days of nothing worth chasing. From Friday the 24th of July right through to Friday the 31st, it’s a total bust - tiny, weak swell and cross-shore or onshore winds making a mess of things. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 72°F, about 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only standout.
Finally, on the morning of Friday the 31st of July, we get a glimmer. A 0.7ft, 14-second SW groundswell with clean light winds and combined energy of 183. Not big, but that period means it’s got some push. It’s the start of a more consistent run of small but clean waves heading into early August.
The real standout window is the mornings of Tuesday the 4th of August through Thursday the 6th of August. We’re looking at consistent 1ft swell from the SW, with periods between 13 and 16 seconds. The mornings bring gentle offshore SSE winds around 15 km/h (9 mph), keeping the surface glassy and clean. Combined energy climbs from 82 to 96 - not powerful, but it’s the best we’ll see. The swell direction (SW) lines up nicely with the break’s optimum (NW).
Now, this spot is an inconsistent beginner reef, so don’t expect much, but a long-period groundswell on a reef with clean winds is a proper treat. Crowds are possible sometimes, but with conditions this small, you’ll likely have it to yourself.
After that, the swell fades again. The second week from Friday the 7th of August looks flat and messy, with onshore winds and tiny 1ft waves. Nothing to chase.
So if you’re picking a window, hit the morning sessions from the 4th to the 6th of August. Small but clean, and easily the best on offer. The rest of the run is a blank, which is pretty standard for an inconsistent spot like this.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | SW 21 | W 6 | SW 21 | SW 19 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 19 | SW 17 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 38 | 28 | 368 | 25 | 355 | 546 | 29 | 21 | 455 | 43 | 507 | 414 | 31 | 22 | 44 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:41AM1.38m | 6:37PM2.01m | 9:13AM1.43m | 7:20PM2.08m | 9:40AM1.48m | 8:00PM2.16m | 10:04AM1.51m | 8:36PM2.22m | 10:29AM1.54m | 9:11PM2.25m | 10:54AM1.58m | 9:44PM2.23m | 11:20AM1.62m | 10:17PM2.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:05PM1.26m | 2:20AM0.39m | 1:01PM1.24m | 2:54AM0.31m | 1:45PM1.20m | 3:26AM0.24m | 2:23PM1.14m | 3:56AM0.20m | 2:59PM1.09m | 4:25AM0.19m | 3:35PM1.05m | 4:53AM0.21m | 4:12PM1.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 161 | 108 | 368 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 480 | 413 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 414 | 528 | 608 | 417 | 318 | 318 | 280 | 250 | 360 | 429 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 38 | 28 | 18 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 29 | 21 | 44 | 43 | 21 | 43 | 31 | 22 | 44 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 212 | 191 | 138 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SW 9 | S 10 | W 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 368 | 217 | 37 | 28 | 47 | 14 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 41 | 67 | 45 | 12 | 13 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rat Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rat Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rat 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 (Rat 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).
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