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Raglan-Manu Bay Surf Forecast
/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /
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Raglan-Manu Bay surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raglan-Manu Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 13 | W 18 | W 17 | WSW 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | |
69 | 66 | 146 | 357 | 110 | 229 | 151 | 257 | 543 | 390 | 298 | 210 | 381 | 926 | 756 | 612 | 615 | 378 | 655 | 500 | 745 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:55PM2.49m | 3:30AM2.55m | 4:10PM2.39m | 4:48AM2.49m | 5:22PM2.36m | 6:00AM2.50m | 6:29PM2.40m | 7:01AM2.56m | 7:30PM2.48m | 7:53AM2.63m | 8:20PM2.60m | 8:37AM2.70m | 9:02PM2.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM0.70m | 9:52AM0.75m | 10:18PM0.81m | 11:06AM0.77m | 11:35PM0.80m | 12:18PM0.70m | 00:45AM0.70m | 1:19PM0.58m | 1:43AM0.57m | 2:08PM0.44m | 2:30AM0.44m | 2:50PM0.32m | |||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 69 | 66 | 67 | 357 | 87 | 229 | 151 | 257 | 543 | 390 | 298 | 210 | 381 | 926 | 756 | 390 | 231 | 378 | 655 | 500 | 745 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 5 | W 17 | — | W 15 | — | WSW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | W 18 | WSW 12 | W 22 | WSW 14 | W 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 146 | — | 110 | — | 107 | 96 | 7 | 38 | 31 | — | 158 | — | — | — | 6 | 121 | 82 | 165 | 243 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | W 18 | WSW 7 | — | — | W 21 | — | WSW 6 | — | W 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | W 20 | — |
| kJ | 30 | 58 | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | 196 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 147 | 181 | 237 | 612 | 615 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 48 | 224 | 179 | 141 | 56 | 228 | 0 | 0 | 249 | 141 |
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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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