Raneika Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 30 Nov 2025 NZDT
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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
18.4° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raneika Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Raneika Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raneika Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 30th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 5th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 5th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
4
3
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
E
1.1
NE
0.6
E
1.9
NE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
2.5
SSW
2
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)999101011101010969788101010988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19315814326433328620816312883766040517396139377063941716199
Wind
(km/h)
0
NW
10
NNE
5
NE
20
N
10
NW
20
E
10
SW
10
NNE
15
E
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SW
40
SW
40
WSW
20
W
5
NNE
15
ENE
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:18AM
1.32
1:41PM
1.44
2:12AM
1.38
2:35PM
1.46
3:09AM
1.45
3:32PM
1.50
4:06AM
1.53
4:31PM
1.53
5:04AM
1.61
5:29PM
1.57
6:02AM
1.69
6:27PM
1.60
6:59AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:28AM
0.25
8:03PM
0.19
8:23AM
0.22
8:55PM
0.15
9:20AM
0.17
9:50PM
0.10
10:20AM
0.13
10:46PM
0.05
11:20AM
0.08
11:43PM
0.01
12:20PM
0.03
12:41AM
-0.01
1:20PM
0.00
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37-
Sunset--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:23--8:24--8:25--8:27
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------927113-------
Temp. °C181920202220181819171617171618161818172524
Feels °C (?)16172017211718141817161718910121515172220
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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 12 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.

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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