Raneika Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 08 Mar 2026 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 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 Monday (Mar 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raneika Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 9th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 15th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 15th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Sat morning).

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.5
SSE
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
1.1
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
Period(s) (?)15131212688131211911111414131313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)423451482093332401631419410130830279984161541424919012381
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
10
W
10
W
35
S
30
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
35
ENE
20
NNW
25
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
40
W
30
WSW
25
WNW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffoffcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:32PM
1.44
10:53AM
1.41
11:17PM
1.42
11:38AM
1.36
12:02AM
1.39
12:24PM
1.33
12:47AM
1.37
1:09PM
1.29
1:34AM
1.35
1:56PM
1.27
2:21AM
1.34
2:43PM
1.26
3:10AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:49AM
0.22
5:09PM
0.23
5:35AM
0.26
5:53PM
0.27
6:20AM
0.30
6:37PM
0.31
7:06AM
0.33
7:21PM
0.33
7:52AM
0.35
8:06PM
0.34
8:39AM
0.36
8:53PM
0.34
9:28AM
0.35
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07
Sunset7:43--7:42--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:34--
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----3-----------4----
Temp. °C181719181515161616161617181822222119201721
Feels °C (?)161717131011121313121214141620212012141119
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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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