Surf Forecasts:
Raneika Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
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 cookin’ at Raneika Beach.
Right, straight up, the next few days aren’t going to get the heart racin’. We’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. The swell is around, but the wind is a massive buzzkill, kickin’ up a lumpy cross-chop that’s killing any chance of a decent wave. You’re lookin’ at a blank run through Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th. There’s a bit of energy, but it’s a weak offering with combined swell energy in the hundreds (319 to 136), not enough to overcome the messy conditions.
The real story starts to unfold on Monday the 31st. The wind finally gets on our side, swingin’ offshore, and the ocean starts to wake up. Monday morning sees a solid 6ft S swell, clean and offshore, with combined energy crackin' nearly a thousand (957). It’s still tricky with the tide, but it’s a sign of life. The standout, without a doubt, is Tuesday the 1st of September. We’ve got a meaty 8ft S swell punchin’ in with 12 seconds between those waves, sending combined energy through the roof (1791). The wind is light and cross-offshore, makin’ for clean, organised lines. This is a session for experienced surfers only, as that swell size is no joke—it’s proper grunty.
Following that, Wednesday the 2nd is another good day. A slightly smaller 7ft S swell but still with plenty of push (1116) and clean offshore breezes. That stretch from Monday to Wednesday is your best bet. For the rest of the week, the swell drops down to the 3ft to 5ft range, but with the wind staying clean, you’re still gonna find some fun ones, especially Thursday afternoon when it’s glassy. The water temp feels about normal for this time of year.
Later on, there’s a pulse of swell around the 8th and 9th, but it’s a short-period affair with onshore winds that ruin it. The end of the run on the 12th gets blown out by a strong breeze. So, lock in that Tuesday and Wednesday. That’s the gold.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1327 | 653 | 430 | 339 | 157 | 198 | 149 | 75 | 53 | 93 | 513 | 2439 | 1360 | 1459 | 1776 | 1638 | 1103 | 690 | 734 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:16AM1.31m | 5:41PM1.43m | 6:02AM1.34m | 6:25PM1.45m | 6:47AM1.37m | 7:10PM1.47m | 7:33AM1.41m | 7:55PM1.48m | 8:19AM1.45m | 8:41PM1.49m | 9:07AM1.48m | 9:29PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:14PM0.29m | 11:25AM0.25m | 00:00AM0.26m | 12:12PM0.23m | 00:46AM0.22m | 12:59PM0.20m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:47PM0.19m | 2:15AM0.17m | 2:35PM0.17m | 3:01AM0.15m | 3:24PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 12 | NE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 1327 | 653 | 430 | 339 | 157 | 198 | 54 | 44 | 19 | 39 | 354 | 2439 | 1360 | 25 | 1776 | 1638 | 1103 | 690 | 734 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 12 | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SSE 14 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 16 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 63 | 40 | 149 | 75 | 33 | 93 | 39 | 21 | 24 | — | 15 | 14 | 13 | 476 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | SE 15 | SE 12 | — | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | ENE 9 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 9 | 5 | — | 27 | 17 | 41 | 17 | 53 | 18 | 51 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 8 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | N 4 | NE 7 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | SSW 9 | — | WNW 4 | S 12 | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 51 | 80 | 86 | 102 | 72 | 9 | 99 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 513 | — | 18 | 1459 | — | — | 32 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 39 | 42 | 0 | 13 | 66 | 101 | 122 | 13 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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