Rutaki Passage surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,430 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rutaki Passage in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rutaki Passage over the next 16 days.
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