Raglan-Manu Bay surf break

Raglan-Manu Bay surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 NZST
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Raglan-Manu Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raglan-Manu Bay sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raglan-Manu Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 22nd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
W
0.9
WSW
0.5
W
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
W
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)715141313171615141316151413127161413128
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10479806996146353110229151257456326246213279773746491355226
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
SW
15
ESE
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SE
5
ESE
10
SW
5
ESE
5
NE
15
W
20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffglasscross-
off
offcrossoffglasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:44PM
2.66
2:16AM
2.70
2:55PM
2.49
3:30AM
2.55
4:10PM
2.39
4:48AM
2.49
5:22PM
2.36
6:00AM
2.50
6:29PM
2.40
7:01AM
2.56
7:30PM
2.48
7:53AM
2.63
8:20PM
2.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:59PM
0.51
8:42AM
0.63
9:03PM
0.70
9:52AM
0.75
10:18PM
0.81
11:06AM
0.77
11:35PM
0.80
12:18PM
0.70
12:45AM
0.70
1:19PM
0.58
1:43AM
0.57
2:08PM
0.44
2:30AM
0.44
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Sunrise6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--
Sunset-5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:38--5:37--5:37-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141410121413141513141413151716171815161616
Feels °C (?)12126101211111211121112141513141514121314
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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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