Raiven surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 28 Dec 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 surf forecast for Raiven over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raiven in the next 12 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 31st Dec)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 31st Dec)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 3rd Jan)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
S
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)181615141313121099911101211111413121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7521211717143569888261110208173121116198178213156
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
N
5
N
10
W
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
5
WNW
10
N
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:51AM
0.72
12:11PM
0.80
12:43PM
0.87
1:20PM
0.93
1:57PM
0.98
2:33PM
1.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:29AM
0.27
10:45PM
0.22
10:09PM
0.10
10:23PM
-0.01
10:50PM
-0.09
11:22PM
-0.12
11:55PM
-0.11
Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43
Sunset6:01--6:02--6:02--6:04--6:04--6:05--6:05--
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1---1----------3--2--
Temp. °C292729302729292730302730292730292729292730
Feels °C (?)323034333033323032323032313133333132323031
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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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