Rutaki Passage Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.26° S 159.81° W

Rutaki Passage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rutaki Passage sea temperature is
24.0°C
0.3° 

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


Rutaki Passage surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,757 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rutaki Passage in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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0
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4
3
2
2
1
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.8
WSW
14
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
2.3
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
258
753
740
568
663
2481
2423
2609
1799
1320
780
513
615
545
788
1650
2329
2019
1497
948
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NW
15
WNW
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
35
SE
40
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:00PM0.42m
5:06AM0.55m
5:38PM0.48m
5:44AM0.60m
6:12PM0.54m
6:21AM0.64m
6:45PM0.60m
6:58AM0.68m
7:20PM0.65m
7:35AM0.70m
7:56PM0.69m
8:14AM0.70m
8:35PM0.72m
Low Tide
10:43AM0.13m
10:44PM0.19m
11:20AM0.09m
11:23PM0.14m
11:53AM0.05m
11:58PM0.09m
12:25PM0.02m
00:33AM0.05m
12:56PM-0.01m
1:08AM0.01m
1:28PM-0.02m
1:45AM-0.02m
2:03PM-0.02m
2:26AM-0.02m
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6:30
6:28
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6:26
6:26
6:24
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6:34
6:34
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6:36
6:36
 mm
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Temp °C
22
22
22
23
23
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21
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21
21
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20
21
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Feels °C
20
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23
23
19
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19
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21
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19
19
17
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19
17
14
14
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Information about the Rutaki Passage Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rutaki Passage 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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