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Raglan-Indicators break guidePhoto by: Rob Davies

Raglan-Indicators Surf Guide

Raglan-Indicators in West Coast Auckland is an exposed point break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the southeast. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest.There is a left breaking point here. It's sometimes crowded here. Watch out for rocks and locals.

Raglan-Indicators Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Point5
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent
64°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Raglan-Indicators:

The best conditions reported for surf at Raglan-Indicators occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Raglan-Indicators (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Raglan-Indicators with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 31% of the time in March while 63% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 6% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
31%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
63%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
6%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Raglan-Indicators Location Map

Interactive Raglan-Indicators surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Raglan-Indicators is Hamilton Airport (HLZ) in New Zealand, 48 km (30 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Raglan-Indicators is Auckland International Airport (AKL), also in New Zealand, 91 km (57 miles) away.

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Raglan-Indicators Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 08:15 Local Time
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9AM12PM3PM6PM
Wave (ft)
6
WSW
6
WSW
6.5
WSW
7
WSW
Period (s) 17 17 17 17
Wind (mph)
10
10
15
25
Wind State cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on

Swell History at Raglan-Indicators

Surf stats for Raglan-Indicators, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Raglan-Indicators

Wind stats for Raglan-Indicators, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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