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Raiven surfForecast / New Britain and D.o.York / Papua New Guinea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 28 Mar 2026 +10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Raiven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raiven sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raiven this week:
The surf forecast for Raiven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raiven in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raiven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
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 kJ (?) | 51 | 36 | 63 | 56 | 68 | 98 | 69 | 68 | 57 | 34 | 22 | 20 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 57 | 54 | 61 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | off | glass | glass | on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | off | glass | glass | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:37AM 0.66 | 5:33AM 0.67 | 1:10PM 0.68 | 4:49AM 0.62 | 1:55PM 0.68 | 4:01AM 0.63 | 2:32PM 0.66 | 3:39AM 0.67 | 3:03PM 0.62 | 3:31AM 0.73 | 3:31PM 0.56 | 3:31AM 0.79 | 3:55PM 0.50 | 3:35AM 0.85 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:34AM 0.65 | 9:07PM 0.06 | 9:20AM 0.61 | 9:18PM 0.11 | 9:10AM 0.54 | 9:20PM 0.18 | 9:18AM 0.46 | 9:13PM 0.24 | 9:35AM 0.38 | 8:59PM 0.29 | 9:57AM 0.31 | 8:47PM 0.31 | 10:21AM 0.25 | 8:39PM 0.32 | |||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | 4 | - | - | 4 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
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Information about the Raiven Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Raiven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Raiven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raiven 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 (Raiven) 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 Raiven 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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