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Raneika Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Raneika Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raneika Beach sea temperature is
14.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Raneika Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 5,934 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s 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 Friday (May 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raneika Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | |
2157 | 5934 | 3966 | 2612 | 1487 | 903 | 723 | 446 | 229 | 106 | 154 | 190 | 220 | 295 | 752 | 1242 | 1749 | 588 | 394 | 235 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:31PM1.38m | 3:49AM1.36m | 4:18PM1.39m | 4:36AM1.35m | 5:03PM1.41m | 5:21AM1.34m | 5:46PM1.43m | 6:06AM1.35m | 6:30PM1.45m | 6:50AM1.35m | 7:14PM1.45m | 7:34AM1.34m | 7:57PM1.45m | 8:18AM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:42PM0.29m | 10:02AM0.25m | 10:31PM0.30m | 10:47AM0.26m | 11:18PM0.29m | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:04AM0.29m | 12:17PM0.27m | 00:50AM0.28m | 1:01PM0.27m | 1:36AM0.28m | 1:46PM0.27m | 2:21AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 |
 | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | 4:53 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 |
14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 13 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 2157 | 5934 | 3966 | 2612 | 1487 | 903 | 723 | 446 | 229 | 96 | 48 | 42 | 40 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1275 | 588 | 394 | 235 | 192 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 38 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 225 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | NE 8 | E 9 | — | S 12 | S 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | E 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 17 | 42 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 18 | 73 | 106 | 154 | 190 | 220 | 295 | 752 | 1242 | 1749 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 21 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 133 | 177 | 177 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 21 |
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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).
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Raneika Beach is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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