Surf Forecasts:
Raneika Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, S swell with 7,241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raneika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for the same spot, but in feet and degrees Fahrenheit since you like your old-school numbers.
We’re looking at Raneika Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef setup, and it takes a little while to get going. The water’s around 54.5°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year – you’ll want a thick suit.
Monday the 27th kicks things off, but it’s not great. Morning sees 5ft ESE swell, 13-second period, wind from the WSW at 25 km/h (about 15.5 mph), cross-off. Combined swell energy is moderate at 1079. It’s surfable but nothing special. Afternoon is similar, just a touch bigger at 5.2ft, same period, still marginal.
Tuesday the 28th brings more size: 8.2ft morning SE swell, 13-second period. Wind is cross-off from the SW at 20 km/h (12.4 mph). Energy jumps to 2008 – decent power. Afternoon drops to 7.5ft but goes cross-shore and gets choppy.
Wednesday the 29th is a nice morning window. Light NW wind at 10 km/h (6.2 mph), glassy conditions. Swell 6.2ft from the ESE, 13-second period, energy 1160. Clean and lined up – this is the best of the early week if you can get out early.
Thursday the 30th keeps the clean morning theme. Light WNW wind at 10 km/h (6.2 mph), swell 5.2ft ESE, 12-second period, energy 747. Still nice. Afternoon is 4.9ft and clean too.
Friday the 31st is a write-off. Morning has fresh cross-shore winds at 30 km/h (18.6 mph), swell down to 3.3ft. Afternoon picks up a 3ft ESE swell with 20 km/h (12.4 mph) cross-off wind, but energy is low (444). Not worth it.
Saturday the 1st of August starts small (5ft SW, 7-second period) then goes massive in the afternoon: 16.4ft SSW, 12-second period, energy 6251. But with 35 km/h (21.7 mph) winds, it’s messy and dangerous.
Sunday the 2nd: morning 11.5ft SSW, 12 seconds, energy 5389, winds 40 km/h (24.9 mph). Afternoon 16.4ft S, near-gale 50 km/h (31.1 mph), energy 6397. That’s kite-surf territory, not paddle.
Monday the 3rd is still big: 14.8ft S in the morning, 13 seconds, energy 13282, winds 45 km/h (28 mph). Afternoon 13.1ft SSE, 14 seconds, energy 6086, still windy.
Now, the best window: Tuesday the 4th of August. Morning offshore from the WSW at 10 km/h (6.2 mph), swell 9.8ft SSE, 13-second period, energy 2884. Clean, powerful, excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon also holds: 8.2ft SSE, 12 seconds, light cross-off.
Wednesday the 5th backs off: 5.2ft SE, moderate cross-off, energy 847. Afternoon gets smaller and cross-shore.
Thursday the 6th: morning clean with 11.5ft S swell, gentle WSW wind at 15 km/h (9.3 mph), energy
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | NE 8 | E 11 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 710 | 865 | 2088 | 1982 | 1783 | 1427 | 1134 | 1114 | 902 | 660 | 512 | 303 | 238 | 202 | 116 | 192 | 6029 | 4502 | 3042 | 6389 | 5134 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:58PM1.38m | 4:17AM1.30m | 4:44PM1.40m | 5:03AM1.30m | 5:29PM1.42m | 5:48AM1.31m | 6:14PM1.44m | 6:33AM1.32m | 6:58PM1.45m | 7:17AM1.33m | 7:41PM1.45m | 8:01AM1.34m | 8:23PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39AM0.32m | 10:13PM0.34m | 10:26AM0.30m | 11:01PM0.33m | 11:12AM0.28m | 11:49PM0.31m | 11:59AM0.26m | 00:35AM0.28m | 12:44PM0.25m | 1:20AM0.26m | 1:29PM0.24m | 2:04AM0.24m | 2:13PM0.23m | 2:46AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Feels °C | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 0 | -3 | -4 | -5 | -4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | NE 8 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 12 | NE 15 | NE 14 |
| kJ | 710 | 865 | 2088 | 1982 | 1783 | 1427 | 1134 | 1114 | 902 | 660 | 512 | 303 | 238 | 186 | 116 | 159 | 171 | 155 | 2229 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 13 | — | NE 14 |
| kJ | 67 | 44 | 13 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 104 | 87 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 202 | 27 | 62 | 39 | 18 | 108 | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | NE 6 | NE 17 | — | NE 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | 24 | 6 | 10 | 56 | 32 | 7 | 12 | — | 10 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NE 6 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 302 | 603 | 644 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 161 | 15 | 13 | 192 | 6029 | 4502 | 3042 | 6389 | 5134 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 43 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 187 | 239 | 253 | 254 |
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