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Rutaki Passage surfForecast / Rarotonga / Cook Islands
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 08 May 2025 -10
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rutaki Passage this week:
The surf forecast for Rutaki Passage over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rutaki Passage in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 8th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 10th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 13th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rutaki Passage over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 959 | 694 | 787 | 792 | 922 | 919 | 517 | 348 | 271 | 207 | 127 | 71 | 2866 | 974 | 603 | 964 | 1136 | 1067 | 978 | 706 | 716 | 569 | 402 | 591 | 1521 | 1346 | 943 | 649 | 427 | 312 | 230 | 161 | 559 | 900 | 1433 | 1527 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:51AM 0.58 | 7:07PM 0.50 | 7:24AM 0.59 | 7:42PM 0.49 | 7:57AM 0.60 | 8:18PM 0.48 | 8:32AM 0.61 | 8:56PM 0.46 | 9:09AM 0.60 | 9:37PM 0.44 | 9:49AM 0.59 | 10:20PM 0.42 | 10:32AM 0.57 | 11:08PM 0.40 | 11:20AM 0.55 | 12:00AM 0.39 | 12:13PM 0.54 | 12:56AM 0.40 | 1:11PM 0.53 | 1:55AM 0.43 | 2:11PM 0.53 | 2:53AM 0.48 | 3:12PM 0.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:25AM 0.06 | 12:53PM 0.06 | 12:57AM 0.07 | 1:29PM 0.05 | 1:29AM 0.08 | 2:06PM 0.05 | 2:01AM 0.09 | 2:43PM 0.06 | 2:34AM 0.11 | 3:22PM 0.07 | 3:10AM 0.14 | 4:04PM 0.08 | 3:50AM 0.16 | 4:50PM 0.09 | 4:36AM 0.18 | 5:40PM 0.10 | 5:30AM 0.19 | 6:35PM 0.10 | 6:34AM 0.18 | 7:31PM 0.09 | 7:41AM 0.16 | 8:27PM 0.06 | 8:45AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tue 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 17 | 2 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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