Surf Forecasts:
Rutaki Passage surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rutaki Passage in the next 16 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rutaki Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSW 25 | SSW 23 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1011 | 1046 | 3111 | 2831 | 2577 | 2725 | 2374 | 2125 | 1380 | 1485 | 1488 | 2139 | 1309 | 2892 | 4000 | 5273 | 3071 | 3260 | 2479 | 2414 | 1875 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:37AM0.74m | 10:10PM0.57m | 10:27AM0.68m | 11:00PM0.55m | 11:17AM0.61m | 11:52PM0.51m | 12:10PM0.52m | 00:46AM0.48m | 1:05PM0.44m | 1:44AM0.44m | 2:06PM0.37m | 2:46AM0.42m | 3:12PM0.32m | 3:48AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM-0.20m | 3:55AM-0.11m | 4:34PM-0.16m | 4:49AM-0.07m | 5:25PM-0.10m | 5:46AM-0.01m | 6:18PM-0.04m | 6:47AM0.05m | 7:14PM0.02m | 7:54AM0.09m | 8:13PM0.07m | 9:03AM0.10m | 9:12PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 1011 | 1046 | 3111 | 2831 | 2577 | 2725 | 2374 | 2125 | 78 | 1485 | 1150 | 2139 | 1059 | 764 | 4000 | 5273 | 3071 | 3260 | 2479 | 2414 | 1875 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSE 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSE 13 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | SSW 23 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 325 | 539 | 569 | 278 | 251 | 186 | 132 | 140 | 55 | 118 | 1488 | 159 | 508 | 2892 | 1028 | 462 | 369 | 67 | 168 | 81 | 1193 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SW 19 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSW 25 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 138 | 273 | 35 | 56 | 34 | 183 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 158 | 57 | 1309 | 575 | 489 | 37 | 330 | 30 | 25 | 69 | 166 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 1044 | — | — | — | — | — | 1380 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 279 | 22 | 41 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2427 | 2427 | 2427 | 8 | 2427 | 2437 | 2437 | 9 | 1124 | 1125 | 2776 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1610 | 1610 | 1609 | 1610 | 6 | 2776 |
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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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