Rusty Barrel Surf Break

Rusty Barrel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 17.83° S 168.40° E

Issued: 4 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rusty Barrel sea temperature is
26.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Rusty Barrel surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with 1,358 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rusty Barrel this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rusty Barrel in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
10
1.9
ESE
13
1.6
SE
13
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.2
SE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.6
S
19
1.1
S
17
1.4
S
17
1.6
S
16
1.7
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.8
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
502
1116
816
570
448
344
207
256
717
1116
1258
1163
1124
1074
759
625
687
416
942
623
470
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:13AM1.04m
9:51PM1.10m
9:06AM0.98m
10:31PM1.13m
10:13AM0.92m
11:14PM1.15m
11:34AM0.89m
00:00AM1.18m
12:59PM0.89m
00:51AM1.21m
2:18PM0.93m
1:44AM1.25m
3:26PM1.00m
2:39AM1.29m
Low Tide
2:57PM0.26m
3:40AM0.61m
3:35PM0.33m
4:42AM0.56m
4:20PM0.40m
5:48AM0.49m
5:14PM0.47m
6:53AM0.38m
6:17PM0.53m
7:54AM0.27m
7:26PM0.57m
8:51AM0.15m
8:33PM0.58m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:24
 mm
1
Temp °C
23
24
23
22
22
22
23
22
22
22
22
21
22
22
22
23
22
22
22
23
22
Feels °C
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
18
18
17
19
19
18
20
19
21
20
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
13
0.1
S
9
1.6
SE
13
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.2
SE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
SE
11
1.1
S
17
1.4
S
17
1.6
S
16
1.7
S
14
1.8
S
13
0.4
SE
10
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
12
0.4
SE
11
1.3
S
11
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
Energy kJ
88
2
816
570
448
344
207
169
717
1116
1258
1163
1124
26
759
625
31
416
942
623
470
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
5
0.1
S
14
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
E
7
0.6
S
14
0.8
S
12
0.8
ESE
11
0.6
SE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
E
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.2
ENE
9
0.5
S
16
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
7
4
31
43
31
34
148
193
146
90
69
50
52
8
34
34
8
135
35
34
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
S
19
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
W
12
0.3
SE
11
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
2
3
3
3
15
26
256
24
16
13
7
18
14
8
8
3
19
15
18
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
10
1.9
ESE
13
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.9
S
5
1
S
5
1.1
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.8
S
13
1.6
S
12
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
502
1116
13
9
3
7
36
46
72
112
88
74
1074
687
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
5
4
4
1
1
3
4
1
2
4
2
2
Distance (km)
929
931
529
925
1019
22
925
1016
931
931
1837
940
1148
1148
22
931
1148
14
529
22
14
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Vanuatu
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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Information about the Rusty Barrel Surf forecast

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