When should you surf Ratchet today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Ratchet today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Ratchet surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Ratchet (QLD-North).
Best score today
—5h20
Now
—00:00
Waves
0.8 m
5 s
Wind
13 km/h
Side-onshore · E
Tide
—
range 0.9 m
Light
05:49 → 18:18
Best windows today
5h200/100
0.6 m · 5 s · 7 km/h
6h0/100
0.6 m · 5 s · 9 km/h
7h0/100
0.7 m · 5 s · 11 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 10 km/h · SE | mid-tide |
| 01:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 9 km/h · SE | mid-tide |
| 02:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 9 km/h · SE | mid-tide |
| 03:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 8 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 9 km/h · SE | mid-tide |
| 07:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 11 km/h · SE | mid-tide |
| 08:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 13 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 15 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 13 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 13 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Ratchet today?
Detailed tide data is not available for Ratchet today. Cross-check local tide tables before the session.
Is Ratchet suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Ratchet.