Raglan-Manu Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.82° S 174.83° E

Raglan-Manu Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raglan-Manu Bay sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.2° 

Raglan-Manu Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Raglan-Manu Bay surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, W swell with 3,260 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raglan-Manu Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Raglan-Manu Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raglan-Manu Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raglan-Manu Bay over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for our local stretch.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are gonna build into a solid pulse of west swell that looks real promising. The first few days are a bit messy, but we’ve got a standout window coming that’s worth blocking out time for.

We start off Monday the 13th with a small, weak 3ft swell from the WSW, but it’s coming straight out of the NNE at 9 mph, so it’s cross-on and choppy. Not much to get excited about. Tuesday the 14th isn’t much better with a 6ft WNW swell, but period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is all over the shop. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Now, Wednesday the 15th is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a 7ft W groundswell pushing in with a 17 second period (moderate combined energy of 2210). That’s a lot of juice. The wind is a light northerly in the morning, but by the afternoon it swings light NW and goes offshore. That’s a big plus for cleanliness. This is still a bit big for beginners, but experienced surfers are going to be loving it. The swell direction at 8ft later in the day is right on the money for the optimum SW direction. This is a standout.

Thursday the 16th holds the swell around 7ft with 16 second periods, but the morning offshore breeze (NNW) quickly gives way to a 12 mph cross-shore from the SW in the afternoon, bringing rain and chop. Still good early, but the quality drops off.

The real crown jewel of this forecast falls on Sunday the 19th. The swell is a solid 7ft from the WSW, with a 16 to 17 second period (combined energy of 2495). But the wind is what makes it special. Light ESE winds at 6-12 mph, staying cross-offshore all day. That’s clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon is looking excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best day on offer.

Monday the 20th still has good 5ft to 5ft WSW swell, with light easterly cross-offshore winds. Very clean conditions with moderate energy (1091). A solid follow-up day.

From Tuesday the 21st, the swell starts to taper off, dropping to 4ft and then 3ft. The wind stays light and cross-offshore, so conditions are clean, but the waves get smaller and less powerful.

We hit a bit of a lull from the 22nd into the 23rd, with swell dropping to 2ft. The 23rd sees a small bump back to 4ft from the WSW, but it’s not a standout.

The real weird one comes on Saturday the 25th. A tiny 1ft swell from the WSW, but look at that period – 22 seconds! That’s an incredibly long period groundswell, very rare. It’s got very weak energy (292), but with light SE offshore winds and glassy conditions in the afternoon, it might be a fun novelty session for the longboarders if you can find a point break or reef that picks it up.

Sunday the 26th brings a return to cleaner 5ft to 4ft WSW swell with 16-17 second periods, and light offshore winds. A nice run of clean, consistent surf to close out the period.

The biggest takeaway is clear: Wednesday the 15th and especially Sunday the 19th are your days. The 19th is clean, powerful, and has that perfect wind direction. Don’t miss it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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14
1.7
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1.3
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8
1.1
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11
2
W
17
2.5
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16
2.5
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15
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16
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15
2.2
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14
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17
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16
1.8
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
341
163
352
209
279
2210
3258
2687
2181
2002
1546
1737
1913
1887
1851
1690
1556
2330
2084
1591
1091
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
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NNE
10
NE
10
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5
NNE
10
NE
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10
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10
NNW
20
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High Tide
9:25PM3.04m
9:49AM2.93m
10:15PM3.18m
10:40AM3.02m
11:04PM3.25m
11:28AM3.04m
11:51PM3.24m
12:14PM3.00m
00:36AM3.14m
12:59PM2.89m
1:19AM2.99m
1:43PM2.74m
2:02AM2.79m
Low Tide
3:11PM0.31m
3:40AM0.27m
4:03PM0.17m
4:30AM0.15m
4:51PM0.09m
5:19AM0.11m
5:38PM0.08m
6:07AM0.13m
6:24PM0.14m
6:54AM0.20m
7:08PM0.27m
7:40AM0.31m
7:54PM0.43m
8:23AM0.46m
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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 16 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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