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Lat Long: 23.45° N 106.60° W

Rucos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rucos sea temperature is
31.4°C
2.4° 

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


Rucos surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rucos this week:

The surf forecast for Rucos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rucos in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 18th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 18th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 18th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
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3
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1094
1164
1094
1003
784
665
656
647
647
501
494
480
651
480
505
532
759
592
482
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
E
10
WNW
5
NE
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
NE
10
S
10
WNW
5
NE
5
SW
10
NW
5
N
5
SSW
15
NW
5
N
5
SSW
15
WNW
5
NE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:02AM1.31m
7:29AM1.26m
3:47PM1.14m
6:34AM1.31m
5:10PM1.25m
6:26AM1.40m
5:56PM1.38m
6:34AM1.51m
6:35PM1.48m
6:48AM1.63m
7:12PM1.56m
Low Tide
10:57PM0.66m
12:48PM1.09m
11:28PM0.58m
12:13PM0.95m
11:51PM0.53m
12:20PM0.77m
00:14AM0.49m
12:39PM0.57m
00:38AM0.48m
1:05PM0.37m
1:03AM0.50m
cloud
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clear
clear
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thunderstorm
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clear
thunderstorm
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Temp °C
29
28
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27
Feels °C
31
29
31
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32
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32
30
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Information about the Rucos Surf forecast

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