Raneika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin' at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. We've got one spot on the radar, so let's break it down.

We're starting off with a bit of a lull, but once it gets going, there's some real potential. The first solid surf we're looking at is on Saturday the 18th. Overall, the best bet for a proper session is going to be the early part of next week.

Raneika Beach is the only game in town. It's a consistent reef break that's fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which feels a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Get the good rubber on.

The standout window starts Saturday afternoon, July 18th. We've got a solid 4ft swell wrapping in from the south, with a very long period of 23 seconds. That's a serious groundswell, packing heaps of energy (2636). The wind is glassy, ENE at only 3 mph, so it's going to be clean as a whistle. This is a proper reef setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It's big enough for experienced surfers only, though, so leave the foam boards at home.

Sunday morning, July 19th, keeps the quality up. The swell bumps to 6ft from the SSW, still with a long period of 18 seconds (2353 energy). The wind is a clean offshore from the W at 9 mph. This is another excellent window for those who know what they're doing.

Monday morning, July 20th, sees the swell at 6ft from the S at 15 seconds (1610 energy). It's cross-offshore from the SW at 9 mph, so it'll be clean again. This is still solid, experienced surfer territory. The combined swell energy is moderate at this point.

Now, after Monday arvo, things get messy. The wind turns onshore, the swell drops, and we hit a few days of pretty ordinary conditions. Tuesday the 21st morning is still decent with a clean 7ft S swell and offshore wind, but the rest of the week is a write-off for quality waves, with small chop and poor conditions.

We then hit a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 23rd through to the end of July, it's mostly small, weak, and windy. There's no real quality to chase. The swell picks up in size again around the 26th and 27th, but it's short-period windswell with strong winds. The setup looks messy and blown out, more like a kite session than a surf.

Finally, looking at Sunday morning, August 2nd, there's another pulse of energy on the radar, a 7ft SSW swell with a solid 14-second period (2379 energy). It's a long way out, so treat it as promising but a little uncertain. If it holds, it'll be another one for the experienced crew only.

That's the story for now, folks. A few rippable mornings early next week, then a long, quiet spell before a possible pulse in the first week of August.

Stay wet.
Rusty

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