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Raglan-Indicators Surf Forecast
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Raglan-Indicators surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 16 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Sunday (Aug 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raglan-Indicators over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 182 | 226 | 844 | 4590 | 1065 | 2147 | 4069 | 4386 | 3145 | 3971 | 3872 | 4157 | 1528 | 1516 | 1495 | 1274 | 1136 | 978 | 1107 | 1214 | 943 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:02AM 2.53 | 3:45PM 2.49 | 4:18AM 2.38 | 5:07PM 2.44 | 5:43AM 2.35 | 6:28PM 2.52 | 6:59AM 2.44 | 7:34PM 2.66 | 7:59AM 2.57 | 8:26PM 2.82 | 8:48AM 2.71 | 9:10PM 2.95 | 9:30AM 2.82 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:32AM 0.56 | 10:11PM 0.71 | 10:44AM 0.66 | 11:30PM 0.74 | 12:00PM 0.65 | 12:45AM 0.66 | 1:09PM 0.55 | 1:47AM 0.51 | 2:06PM 0.40 | 2:40AM 0.36 | 2:55PM 0.27 | 3:24AM 0.23 | 3:37PM 0.17 | |||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | |
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Rain (mm) | 18 | 1 | 8 | - | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 12 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Raglan and West Waikato
The wind is still cross-off at Raglan-Indicators (moderate winds from the ENE at Port Taharoa Automatic Weather Station 38 km from Raglan-Indicators). 0.8m 13s groundswell from the WSW to make surfable waves.
38 km away, 43 min ago
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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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