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Raneika Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
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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
14.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Raneika Beach surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 20s period, S swell with 1,928 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raneika Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raneika Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | |
1629 | 625 | 452 | 386 | 226 | 121 | 80 | 37 | 40 | 57 | 205 | 300 | 155 | 53 | 40 | 39 | 464 | 440 | 800 | 1040 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.45m | 7:34AM1.34m | 7:57PM1.45m | 8:18AM1.32m | 8:40PM1.44m | 9:00AM1.30m | 9:22PM1.42m | 9:43AM1.28m | 10:04PM1.40m | 10:26AM1.27m | 10:46PM1.39m | 11:10AM1.27m | 11:30PM1.39m | 11:57AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM0.28m | 1:46PM0.27m | 2:21AM0.28m | 2:29PM0.28m | 3:05AM0.29m | 3:12PM0.29m | 3:48AM0.29m | 3:54PM0.30m | 4:30AM0.29m | 4:36PM0.30m | 5:12AM0.29m | 5:19PM0.30m | 5:55AM0.26m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | |
4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | 4:52 | |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | E 10 | SSW 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 18 | SSE 7 |
3 | 625 | 452 | 386 | 226 | 121 | 80 | 37 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 300 | 155 | 53 | 30 | 16 | 253 | 440 | 8 | 60 | 272 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 9 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | SSW 19 | ENE 9 | SSW 8 |
— | 3 | 20 | 36 | 52 | 45 | 37 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 41 | 40 | 28 | 16 | 5 | 35 | 8 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 3 | S 3 | E 13 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | E 18 | E 16 | SW 12 | E 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSW 16 |
— | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 40 | 39 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 52 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | NE 2 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 8 | — | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 |
1629 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 26 | 40 | 57 | 205 | — | — | 1 | 71 | — | 464 | — | 800 | 1040 | 280 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 39 | 119 | 82 | 42 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 174 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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.












