Raneika Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.67° S 177.08° E

Raneika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raneika Beach sea temperature is
11.9° C
1.7° 

Raneika Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Raneika Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raneika Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Raneika Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raneika Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 8th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 8th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 14th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raneika Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Raneika Beach. It’s a reef setup, fairly exposed, and it’s going to be a tale of two halves over the next couple of weeks.

We start off with a bit of a wait for the real magic. The first few days have some surf, but conditions are a mixed bag. The standout window is going to be from the 18th of August onward, with some serious, heavy groundswell rolling in. For now, the early part of the week is more about picking your moments.

The water is sitting at 53°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – make sure you’ve got a decent wettie.

Friday afternoon (7th August) sees a solid 7ft S swell rolling in at 14 seconds, that’s a long-period groundswell. The combined energy is pumping at 2067 (moderate to strong), but the wind is onshore from the ENE. It’s a shame, because the swell has real potential, but the wind is going to make it messy. Not the day for it.

Saturday morning (8th August) is a much better shout. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the S, period still a tasty 12 seconds, and the energy is strong at 1174. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NW. This will be clean. Not the biggest day, but the conditions are right. That’s a solid option for a morning session. The afternoon goes a bit grotty with the wind turning cross-on.

Sunday morning (9th August) the swell is down to 4ft, but the wind is still a clean cross-off from the N at 15 mph. Clean, but the energy is dropping. It’s a possible catch-up session, but nothing special.

We then hit a bit of a lull. From Monday through to Wednesday of the following week, the swell is small and inconsistent, with mostly poor wind directions. A few windows appear, like Tuesday morning (11th August) with a 4ft S swell and a glassy offshore wind from the W – that’s clean, but the energy is moderate at 566. It’s worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not the main event.

Friday afternoon (14th August) sees a big jump in size to 10ft, but it’s coming from the NE with a short 9-second period and a strong cross-on wind. It’s a messy, blown-out 10ft. That’s more of a kitesurfing session than a paddle-surfing one.

Alright, now for the real deal. The energy starts to build again on Monday 17th August but the wind is a mess. Then we hit the gold.

Tuesday 18th August – we’re talking about a 10ft S groundswell with a 14-15 second period. The combined energy is massive at 4250 (strong to very strong). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW. This is a serious, powerful, long-period swell hitting a reef. It’s going to be big, heavy, and walled-up. This is for experienced surfers only – 10ft on a reef with that period is not for the faint-hearted. It’s the standout of the entire forecast.

Wednesday 19th August – if Tuesday wasn’t enough, Wednesday morning pumps a 13ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is absolutely nuts at 7992. The wind is still cross-off from the SW. This is a massive, powerful, raw swell. Again, this is an expert-only zone. The afternoon stays strong at 13ft and 12 seconds.

Thursday 20th August – we get a clean offshore wind from the W with a 13ft S swell at 12 seconds. The energy is still huge at 5006. This is the best day for quality. The offshore wind will hold the face open on a reef. It’s still massive, so only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon goes a bit lumpy with a cross-shore wind.

Friday 21st August – the swell drops to 8ft from the S, still a good 11-second period. The morning is clean with a light offshore from the W. This is a great, more manageable size for strong intermediates. The energy is still solid at 1783. A fantastic session on offer.

The last few days of the window, Saturday 22nd August, see the swell fade to 5ft with a clean cross-off wind. A nice, easy end to the run.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a puzzle with small, clean windows. The second week from Tuesday 18th August through to Friday 21st August is the absolute standout. That’s big, powerful, clean groundswell on a reef. If you’re an expert, that’s your window. If not, watch from the rocks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1487
948
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533
381
284
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128
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:23AM1.46m
12:55PM1.52m
1:20AM1.47m
1:53PM1.56m
2:19AM1.48m
2:53PM1.60m
3:19AM1.50m
3:52PM1.64m
4:18AM1.52m
4:50PM1.67m
5:16AM1.54m
5:47PM1.68m
Low Tide
6:17PM0.19m
6:40AM0.15m
7:13PM0.17m
7:35AM0.13m
8:12PM0.15m
8:32AM0.10m
9:11PM0.12m
9:31AM0.07m
10:12PM0.09m
10:30AM0.04m
11:11PM0.06m
11:29AM0.02m
00:08AM0.04m
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Information about the Raneika Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Raneika Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Raneika Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raneika Beach 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 (Raneika Beach) 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 Raneika Beach 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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