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Raiven surfForecast / New Britain and D.o.York / Papua New Guinea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 09 May 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
29.6° 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 (May 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raiven in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 16th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 16th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raiven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | |
87 | 70 | 72 | 55 | 37 | 54 | 111 | 99 | 105 | 208 | 206 | 184 | 218 | 318 | 266 | 218 | 137 | 106 | 103 | 141 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 5:13AM0.77m | 4:31AM0.70m | 3:00AM0.68m | 2:09AM0.72m | 1:02PM0.46m | 1:58AM0.79m | 2:42PM0.43m | 2:04AM0.86m | 4:29PM0.41m | 2:19AM0.93m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.20m | 5:49PM0.21m | 6:09PM0.23m | 6:26PM0.27m | 9:20AM0.41m | 6:36PM0.32m | 9:37AM0.28m | 6:31PM0.38m | 10:09AM0.16m | 5:46PM0.40m | 10:48AM0.07m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | 5:44 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 54 | 3 | 99 | 18 | 18 | 206 | 184 | 218 | 318 | 266 | 218 | 137 | 106 | 103 | 141 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 18 | S 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 15 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 7 | — | E 10 | SE 14 | S 19 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 20 | S 18 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — |
| kJ | 87 | 70 | 72 | 55 | — | — | 111 | — | 105 | 208 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 269 | 108 | 270 | 269 | 269 | 959 | 269 | 108 | 108 | 269 | 108 | 269 | 269 | 638 | 108 | 680 | 680 | 638 | 638 | 0 | 269 |
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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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