Surf Forecasts:
Rutaki Passage surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 16,391 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rutaki Passage over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
178 | 157 | 132 | 78 | 63 | 221 | 628 | 606 | 423 | 255 | 136 | 145 | 95 | 218 | 4233 | 7686 | 16391 | 12353 | 8439 | 4314 | 2982 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:00AM0.39m | 1:11PM0.47m | 1:53AM0.42m | 2:07PM0.46m | 2:47AM0.46m | 3:05PM0.47m | 3:41AM0.51m | 4:04PM0.48m | 4:36AM0.57m | 5:01PM0.50m | 5:29AM0.64m | 5:58PM0.53m | 6:23AM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM0.08m | 6:42AM0.16m | 7:24PM0.08m | 7:42AM0.15m | 8:15PM0.07m | 8:44AM0.11m | 9:07PM0.05m | 9:44AM0.06m | 9:59PM0.02m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 10:52PM-0.02m | 11:38AM-0.06m | 11:44PM-0.06m | 12:32PM-0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | 6:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 5 | SW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
178 | 112 | 132 | 78 | 63 | 221 | 628 | 606 | 423 | 255 | 136 | 39 | 95 | 218 | 4233 | 7686 | 16391 | 12353 | 8439 | 4314 | 2982 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 11 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | NE 6 | S 14 | SE 13 | WSW 17 | — | — | NNE 10 | NE 10 | S 18 |
125 | 157 | 106 | 73 | 41 | 26 | 86 | 32 | 20 | 9 | 82 | 145 | 16 | 106 | 109 | 29 | — | — | 33 | 15 | 239 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 11 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | SSE 15 | S 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | SW 17 | NNE 10 |
28 | 27 | 56 | 55 | 49 | 69 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 27 | 42 | 73 | 47 | 41 | 38 | 29 | — | — | — | 45 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 8 | — | — | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 4 | N 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | E 5 |
3 | 41 | — | — | 29 | 53 | 53 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 5 | 31 | 119 | 209 | 555 | — | — | — | — | 47 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2302 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1398 | 1379 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1002 | 1002 | 1002 | 1002 | 1002 | 1003 | 1010 | 1002 | 1007 | 2427 | 2427 | 1050 |
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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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