Raiven surf break

Raiven surfForecast / New Britain and D.o.York / Papua New Guinea

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 25 Oct 2025 +10
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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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raiven this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Raiven in the next 12 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 26th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raiven over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)856466666366366355366
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3910141122152016989978655691813
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
10
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
SW
5
SE
10
S
5
SW
10
SE
15
SSE
10
S
15
SE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononglassglassoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
onononononcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31AM
0.28
3:58PM
0.92
4:21AM
0.24
4:22PM
0.89
4:46PM
0.86
5:04PM
0.81
5:01PM
0.75
4:09PM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:49PM
0.17
7:35AM
0.24
12:36AM
0.20
7:33AM
0.22
7:17AM
0.20
6:48AM
0.18
6:42AM
0.16
6:52AM
0.16
7:07AM
0.18
Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Sunrise--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26
Sunset5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:42--
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
1--3--21-21-11-22-6106
Temp. °C302730302830292730302730292730282730282628
Feels °C (?)322932313133303033333132313031292931302831
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for New Britain and D.o.York

  1. weather stationWind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at Raiven (moderate winds from the ESE at SHIP3976 414 km from Raiven). 0.6m 4s local chop from the SSE with a 0.2m 10s swell, also from the SSE and a 0.2m 13s groundswell, also from the SSE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in New Britain and Duke of York? If you are looking for accommodation near Raiven, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Britain and Duke of York, consider staying in Kokopo which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Rabaul which is 33 km (20 miles) away

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