Raneika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Raneika Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid stretch of surf kicking off on Thursday, July 16th. The water is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker suit if you’re heading out. The first session is a bit on the smaller side, but that’s just the warm-up.

The real standout window is Friday morning, July 17th. We’re looking at a clean 6ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell with plenty of push. The wind is glassy, absolutely perfect. The wave energy is strong (1559), and this is going to be clean, rippable, and well-shaped for a reef setup. This is the pick of the forecast. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

That quality carries right through Saturday morning, July 18th, with offshore winds and a 5ft ESE swell. The energy is still strong (1347). Sunday morning, July 19th, also delivers with a 6ft SSW swell and clean cross-off winds. The energy is pumping (2353). These mornings are all excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday and Tuesday mornings (July 20th and 21st) keep the momentum going with 5ft to 5ft swells, clean conditions, and strong energy. Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, is a special mention – glassy conditions with a 6ft S swell and nearly 2000 in energy. That’s a beautiful setup.

After that, things start to drop off. Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, turns choppy, and by Thursday, July 23rd, the swell is fading into the 4ft range with weak energy. We hit a rough patch from Friday, July 24th, through to the end of the month, with a lot of small, weak, or windy days. Saturday, July 25th, is actually blown out by a 22 mph wind from the NNW, even if it’s offshore. That’s more for kites than paddles.

The next real chance to get excited comes on Sunday, July 26th, with a clean 6ft SSW swell, but the afternoon jumps to 10ft with cross-onshore wind – that’s big, and messy. It’s expert-only if you go. Monday, July 27th, is the best of that second week: an 8ft S swell with clean cross-off winds in the morning, and glassy conditions in the afternoon. That’s a proper groundswell with a 12-second period, and the energy is high (1965). Just be aware that at 8ft, this is only for the experienced crew.

From Tuesday, July 28th, onward, it’s back to small, weak, and ordinary conditions, with just a brief flicker of decent 3ft swell on Friday, July 31st, under moderate offshore wind. Nothing to rush out for.

So, to sum it up: the first week is where it’s at. The standout is Friday morning, July 17th, with Saturday and Sunday mornings close behind. The second week has Monday, July 27th, as a promising but less certain option. Get on it while the getting’s good.

Rusty.

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