Surf Forecasts:
Rutaki Passage surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,953 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rutaki Passage this week:
The surf forecast for Rutaki Passage over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rutaki Passage in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rutaki Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1799 | 2343 | 3196 | 3048 | 3543 | 3651 | 3068 | 2629 | 1930 | 1354 | 663 | 989 | 726 | 628 | 396 | 272 | 206 | 249 | 1344 | 2035 | 1697 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:58AM0.49m | 11:22PM0.55m | 11:47AM0.42m | 00:14AM0.50m | 12:46PM0.36m | 1:14AM0.46m | 1:58PM0.33m | 2:22AM0.45m | 3:13PM0.34m | 3:27AM0.47m | 4:15PM0.37m | 4:21AM0.51m | 5:00PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:52PM0.13m | 5:37AM0.15m | 5:43PM0.20m | 6:43AM0.20m | 6:45PM0.24m | 7:56AM0.21m | 7:57PM0.27m | 9:03AM0.20m | 9:04PM0.26m | 9:58AM0.17m | 10:00PM0.23m | 10:43AM0.13m | 10:44PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1799 | 2343 | 3196 | 3048 | 3543 | 3651 | 3068 | 2629 | 1930 | 1354 | 663 | 989 | 726 | 628 | 396 | 272 | 206 | 31 | 1344 | 2035 | 1697 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 297 | 234 | 76 | 74 | 46 | 39 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 78 | 342 | 246 | 167 | 167 | 156 | 156 | 140 | 80 | 38 | 29 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 18 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | S 14 | ENE 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 10 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 24 | 78 | 32 | 30 | 69 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 202 | 5 | 44 | 42 | 22 | 36 | 10 | 249 | 47 | 88 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | S 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 9 | 4 | 10 | — | 56 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 1014 | 1007 | 6 | 6 | 1124 | 1007 | 1007 | 1002 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rutaki Passage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rutaki Passage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rutaki Passage 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 (Rutaki Passage) 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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