Raglan-Indicators surf break

Raglan-Indicators surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Raglan-Indicators surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raglan-Indicators sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raglan-Indicators this week:

The surf forecast for Raglan-Indicators over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raglan-Indicators in the next 12 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 3rd Jan)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 4th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 6th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raglan-Indicators over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.2
SW
0.7
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)8151413121012121616151413131312127121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)120123145231265209341285273344305494362265212180180128125128119
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
SSW
15
ESE
5
SSE
15
SW
5
NW
10
NW
15
WSW
5
SSE
0
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrossglassoncrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:40PM
2.86
10:10AM
3.08
10:33PM
2.94
11:00AM
3.17
11:22PM
2.97
11:47AM
3.20
12:09AM
2.95
12:33PM
3.17
12:54AM
2.88
1:17PM
3.07
1:39AM
2.77
2:00PM
2.91
2:24AM
2.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:32PM
0.25
3:53AM
0.12
4:26PM
0.13
4:44AM
0.04
5:17PM
0.06
5:33AM
0.01
6:06PM
0.04
6:20AM
0.03
6:53PM
0.09
7:06AM
0.12
7:39PM
0.18
7:52AM
0.26
8:24PM
0.31
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--
Sunset-8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45-
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--95102---------------
Temp. °C202015191916191917191917192017181816191917
Feels °C (?)191915201914171716181716181816171514171715
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Information about the Raglan-Indicators Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Raglan-Indicators provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Raglan-Indicators can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raglan-Indicators 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 (Raglan-Indicators) 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 Raglan-Indicators 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.

Raglan-Indicators is 45 km (28 miles) from Hamilton. If you plan a holiday in Raglan and West Waikato, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hamilton. Hamilton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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