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Raglan-Manu Bay Surf Forecast
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Raglan-Manu Bay surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 22 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raglan-Manu Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Raglan-Manu Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raglan-Manu Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 26) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 25th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raglan-Manu Bay over the next 12 days.
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 700 | 679 | 534 | 1654 | 970 | 930 | 917 | 866 | 1225 | 1864 | 1398 | 688 | 441 | 429 | 371 | 403 | 560 | 1077 | 2023 | 1432 | 3235 | 3018 | 2652 | 1989 | 2060 | 2954 | 5568 | 3910 | 3606 | 3962 | 6505 | 4934 | 2951 | 2025 | 1728 | 1139 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:49PM 2.45 | 6:11AM 2.64 | 6:52PM 2.58 | 7:10AM 2.76 | 7:53PM 2.76 | 8:08AM 2.87 | 8:48PM 2.94 | 9:04AM 2.97 | 9:38PM 3.08 | 9:57AM 3.01 | 10:26PM 3.16 | 10:47AM 3.00 | 11:13PM 3.15 | 11:36AM 2.93 | 12:00AM 3.08 | 12:25PM 2.81 | 12:50AM 2.94 | 1:16PM 2.67 | 1:40AM 2.78 | 2:11PM 2.52 | 2:34AM 2.62 | 3:06PM 2.39 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:35AM 0.59 | 12:02AM 0.61 | 12:37PM 0.43 | 1:05AM 0.45 | 1:37PM 0.26 | 2:05AM 0.29 | 2:31PM 0.12 | 2:59AM 0.16 | 3:23PM 0.04 | 3:50AM 0.09 | 4:13PM 0.02 | 4:39AM 0.09 | 5:01PM 0.07 | 5:28AM 0.17 | 5:49PM 0.18 | 6:19AM 0.29 | 6:37PM 0.33 | 7:11AM 0.44 | 7:26PM 0.49 | 8:05AM 0.58 | 8:18PM 0.65 | 8:59AM 0.69 | 9:13PM 0.77 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Raglan-Manu Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Raglan-Manu Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Raglan-Manu Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raglan-Manu Bay 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-Manu Bay) 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-Manu Bay 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-Manu Bay is 42 km (26 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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