Surf Forecasts:
Raneika Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 22s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, S swell with 4,798 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 22s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raneika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Raneika Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf starting on Friday, 17 July. The afternoon is a bit of a tease with a 6ft ESE groundswell pulsing in at a long 15 seconds, but the wind is cross-on so it’s gonna be a bit bumpy. The water is sitting at 55° which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent suit.
The real standout kicks off Saturday morning, 18 July. Clean, glassy conditions with a light offshore WNW breeze and a 5ft ESE swell at 14 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1343), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to point your board for. Saturday afternoon drops off though, with a smaller 4ft onshore south swell, so get your sessions in early.
Sunday morning, 19 July, is another beauty. Clean again with a light offshore W wind, 6ft SSW swell and a long 18 second period. The wave energy is pumping (2353). This is prime for the reef setup, but that long period means it’ll be walling up – best for your more experienced crew. The afternoon turns to junk with a gusty 12 mph cross-shore, so don’t sleep in.
Monday, 20 July, sees the swell building but the wind is messy from the south. Monday morning is just okay, but Monday afternoon jumps to a 8ft S swell with a 19 second period – that’s serious energy (4283). The wind is cross-shore though, so it’ll be a battle. Tuesday morning, 21 July, cleans right up with a light offshore W wind and a 7ft S groundswell at 16 seconds. That’s another top session for the experienced, but at that size it’s pushing into expert territory.
After Tuesday, the surf drops off fast. Wednesday and Thursday are small and weak, with energy readings under 600. From Friday, 24 July, through the end of the month, it’s mostly flat and poor. There’s a nasty stretch from the 25th to the 31st where the wind is howling, gusting 19 mph and more, and the swell is tiny or wind-affected. Not worth paddling out. The 28th and 29th have some 5ft SE swell but the period is short (7-8 seconds) and the wind is messy, so it’s more of a kite session.
The run of poor conditions finally breaks on Saturday, 1 August, with a clean morning and a little 4ft E swell, but it’s weak (300). The arvo gets blown out again.
So, bottom line: your window is this weekend and early next week. Saturday morning and Sunday morning are your best bets. After that, it’s a long, quiet stretch with a few small, clean windows that are worth a look for a longboard but nothing to get amped about. The forecasts can always change, though.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | S 23 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1344 | 1241 | 1042 | 1575 | 2898 | 1895 | 1302 | 1117 | 1450 | 3929 | 3939 | 2352 | 1663 | 1006 | 485 | 186 | 187 | 101 | 170 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:58PM1.72m | 8:25AM1.56m | 8:52PM1.68m | 9:20AM1.53m | 9:45PM1.62m | 10:14AM1.49m | 10:37PM1.54m | 11:07AM1.46m | 11:29PM1.47m | 11:59AM1.42m | 00:19AM1.40m | 12:49PM1.39m | 1:08AM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:22AM-0.00m | 2:39PM0.01m | 3:16AM0.01m | 3:34PM0.05m | 4:09AM0.05m | 4:28PM0.11m | 4:59AM0.10m | 5:20PM0.17m | 5:48AM0.16m | 6:11PM0.23m | 6:35AM0.22m | 7:01PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 1344 | 1241 | 1042 | 814 | 2898 | 1895 | 1302 | 1117 | 1450 | 3929 | 3939 | 2352 | 1663 | 1006 | 485 | 170 | 187 | 100 | 170 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | S 12 | S 23 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 13 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 327 | 602 | 271 | 1575 | 680 | 458 | 341 | 255 | 180 | 177 | 113 | 81 | 82 | 47 | 38 | 186 | 135 | 101 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | S 20 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SSE 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 107 | — | 30 | 191 | — | — | — | — | — | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 37 | 69 | 39 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
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