Rutaki Passage Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Cook-Islands – Rarotonga)

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Rutaki Passage Surf Guide

Rutaki Passage in Raratonga is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf The best wind direction is from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for coral.

Rutaki Passage Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	4.7
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	28.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Rutaki Passage:

The best conditions reported for surf at Rutaki Passage occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Rutaki Passage (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Rutaki Passage with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 41% of the time in March while 22% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 37% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

41%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

22%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

37%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Rutaki Passage Location Map

Interactive Rutaki Passage surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Rutaki Passage is Rarotonga International (Avarua) Airport (RAR) in Cook Islands, which is 7 km (4 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Rutaki Passage is Aitutaki Airport (AIT), also in Cook Islands, 271 km (168 miles) away.

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Rutaki Passage Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 3 March 2021, 11:34 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 03
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (m)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	18	18	18	17
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	glass	glass	cross- off	cross- off

What does Rutaki Passage look like?

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Tides at Rutaki Passage

Current tide and informaton

For Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 8.0 km from Rutaki Passage.

Next High Water: 12:20pm | 0.64m

Next Low Water: 06:27pm | 0.06m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Rutaki Passage Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (28.1 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Rutaki Passage won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 28.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite