Surf Forecasts:
Raneika Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raneika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Raneika Beach.
Alright, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid gap to start with – nothing really worth paddling out for until Monday afternoon. The water’s sitting at 53°F and that’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer or a thick vest.
The first real standout is Monday afternoon, the 24th of August. Raneika Beach (reef) is going to see a solid 7ft swell from the SSW. The energy is strong (1413), and with a very long period of 14 seconds, this is a proper groundswell. The wind is light from the WNW, keeping it clean. This is a big swell, over 8ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The long period will make the waves shape up well over the reef, but the sets will be spaced out, giving you a chance to catch your breath.
Tuesday afternoon the 25th is another decent look. It’s a bit smaller with 3ft from the S, but the wind is offshore from the W, making for clean, smooth faces. The energy is moderate (350), and the period is a solid 12 seconds, so it’s a good option for a more relaxed session.
Thursday morning the 27th looks promising. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is strong (812). The wind is light from the WNW, so it’s clean. This is a good, solid wave for those who know the reef.
Friday morning the 28th is similar – 4ft from the S, 16-second period, strong energy (888), and clean conditions with a light NW breeze. That’s a solid run of days.
After that, we hit a rough patch. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are all messy with strong onshore winds, so it’s a miss. The second week starts to look more interesting again. Tuesday the 1st of September has small but clean 2ft to 2ft SSW swells with very long 17-18 second periods, and light winds. Not a standout, but a subtle, clean option for the longboard.
The real headline for the second week is Sunday the 6th of September. That morning, we’re looking at a solid 7ft S swell with 11-second period and strong energy (965). The wind is light from the north, which is a cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but not blown out. It’s worth a look, but keep in mind it’s a long-range call, so don’t lock it in just yet.
Stay safe, read the conditions, and don’t be a hero in the big stuff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 250 | 185 | 96 | 57 | 33 | 194 | 1379 | 1121 | 447 | 279 | 206 | 97 | 283 | 406 | 787 | 730 | 1009 | 868 | 553 | 356 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:20AM1.30m | 1:46PM1.36m | 2:07AM1.28m | 2:34PM1.36m | 2:55AM1.27m | 3:22PM1.37m | 3:42AM1.28m | 4:09PM1.39m | 4:29AM1.29m | 4:55PM1.41m | 5:16AM1.31m | 5:41PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM0.33m | 7:30AM0.32m | 8:02PM0.35m | 8:16AM0.33m | 8:50PM0.36m | 9:03AM0.32m | 9:38PM0.35m | 9:51AM0.31m | 10:27PM0.32m | 10:38AM0.28m | 11:14PM0.29m | 11:25AM0.25m | 00:00AM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 250 | 185 | 96 | 50 | 18 | 194 | 1379 | 1121 | 447 | 279 | 206 | 94 | 283 | 406 | 787 | 730 | 1009 | 868 | 553 | 356 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 12 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 16 | 34 | 57 | 10 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 55 | 125 | 80 | 40 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 42 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | — | — | ESE 13 | NNE 4 | S 18 | — | — | NE 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 17 | ESE 13 | E 10 | — | — | E 16 | SE 15 | SE 12 | S 22 |
| kJ | 16 | — | — | 57 | 2 | 25 | — | — | 4 | 16 | 15 | 97 | 33 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 9 | 6 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | N 5 | NNW 5 | W 3 | N 5 | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 74 | 28 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 13 | 42 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 21 |
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