Rusty Barrel Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.83° S 168.40° E

Rusty Barrel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rusty Barrel sea temperature is
24.7°C
0.3° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, S swell with 1,257 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
S
11
0.8
ESE
7
1.4
SSE
5
1.9
S
7
1.9
S
7
1.8
S
7
0.8
S
14
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
15
1
S
20
1.5
S
17
1.4
S
17
1.1
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
74
84
59
94
331
368
348
257
488
396
319
185
179
109
753
1252
1174
597
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
SE
20
S
15
S
30
S
30
S
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
8:29PM1.10m
10:10AM0.89m
9:14PM1.04m
11:36AM0.86m
10:15PM0.99m
1:05PM0.87m
11:31PM0.97m
2:09PM0.91m
00:45AM0.98m
2:51PM0.96m
1:45AM1.02m
3:24PM1.02m
2:33AM1.07m
Low Tide
3:32AM0.34m
3:13PM0.65m
4:35AM0.37m
4:18PM0.71m
5:49AM0.38m
5:50PM0.73m
7:00AM0.36m
7:14PM0.71m
7:56AM0.32m
8:13PM0.66m
8:40AM0.27m
8:57PM0.60m
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5:41
5:39
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5:37
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5:40
5:40
5:40
5:40
5:42
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Temp °C
22
23
23
22
22
22
22
21
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21
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Feels °C
21
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20
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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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