Surf Forecasts:
Raneika Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,545 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raneika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here. Let's talk about Raneika Beach.
Alright, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a slow burn with a few moments that’ll make it worth your while. The first few days are frustrating, with only a couple of clean windows amidst the ordinary stuff. The real highlight is tucked away at the very end of the outlook. Let’s run through it.
We start Thursday, August 6th. The morning sees a 10ft swell from the S, with combined swell energy at 3,725 (moderate energy), but it’s a cross-off wind at 20 km/h. It’s a marginal, messy start. The afternoon drops to 7ft from the SSE. The water temp is 54°, which is 2° colder than normal for this time of year – so you’ll be wanting a good wetsuit.
Friday, August 7th morning is the first real standout. It’s a 5ft swell from the S, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a powerful groundswell. Combined swell energy is moderate at 1,803. The wind is light, cross-off from the NW at 10 km/h. This kind of long-period groundswell is made for a reef break like Raneika Beach. You’ll get clean, lined-up sets and it’ll feel easy between lulls. The afternoon jumps to 8ft, but the wind goes onshore from the ENE – so morning is the move.
Saturday, August 8th morning has 6ft from the S, period of 12 seconds, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is moderate at 1,184. It looks clean and surfable.
From Sunday, August 9th through the following week, the surf really dries up. For about 8 days, through Monday, August 17th, the swell sits between 1ft and 6ft, with mostly poor wind or chop. There are a few moments of offshore wind on August 15th and 17th with 4ft and 6ft, but it’s only rated as “ordinary” or “good” – nothing to really chase.
Then comes the big one. Tuesday, August 18th morning. A serious groundswell pushing 10ft from the S, with a period of 15 seconds. The combined swell energy is a strong 4,165. The wind is light from the S, just a small cross-shore ripple. This is expert-level size and power – don't bring the beginners. The afternoon stays at 10ft, but the wind goes cross-on from the SE, so the morning is your only window for clean, heavy waves.
Wednesday the 19th still has some size at 7ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, but the wind is messing it up. By Thursday the 20th, it’s blown out.
So, to make it simple: get out for the clean groundswell on Friday, August 7th morning, and if you’re an experienced charger, the big morning of Tuesday, August 18th is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2241 | 947 | 421 | 1144 | 2545 | 1484 | 933 | 773 | 466 | 374 | 250 | 221 | 146 | 137 | 138 | 283 | 214 | 155 | 90 | 62 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:07AM1.44m | 11:29PM1.45m | 11:59AM1.48m | 00:23AM1.46m | 12:55PM1.52m | 1:20AM1.47m | 1:53PM1.56m | 2:19AM1.48m | 2:53PM1.60m | 3:19AM1.50m | 3:52PM1.64m | 4:18AM1.52m | 4:50PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:23PM0.21m | 5:48AM0.17m | 6:17PM0.19m | 6:40AM0.15m | 7:13PM0.17m | 7:35AM0.13m | 8:12PM0.15m | 8:32AM0.10m | 9:11PM0.12m | 9:31AM0.07m | 10:12PM0.09m | 10:30AM0.04m | 11:11PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 1466 | 947 | 379 | 1144 | 2545 | 1484 | 933 | 773 | 466 | 374 | 250 | 221 | 146 | 137 | 138 | 283 | 214 | 155 | 90 | 62 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | S 11 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 16 | SE 9 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 12 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 11 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 242 | 421 | 375 | 112 | 97 | 201 | 14 | 45 | 148 | 173 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 53 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 18 | NE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | — | NE 14 | SE 12 | E 13 | NE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | S 12 | S 16 | SE 14 | S 14 | SW 16 | NE 11 | S 15 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 4 | 264 | 284 | — | 8 | 50 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | — | — | E 3 | ENE 6 | E 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2241 | 757 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 22 | 36 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 2 | 16 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 25 | 43 | 0 | 93 | 8 | 42 | 61 | 17 | 0 | 55 | 13 |
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