Raglan-Manu Bay surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
19.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 22nd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 23rd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 28th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Thu night).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.9
WNW
1.9
WNW
2
WNW
2.5
W
2.3
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)131314141414161414131212121614141111131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)408506569453415465806534421265133129941932361408829908201116071155
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
5
ENE
15
SW
5
ESE
10
E
10
WSW
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
20
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NW
10
NW
10
W
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:55AM
3.08
1:11PM
3.07
1:37AM
3.00
1:55PM
2.91
2:23AM
2.85
2:47PM
2.71
3:19AM
2.66
3:53PM
2.50
4:34AM
2.49
5:18PM
2.36
6:06AM
2.43
6:41PM
2.35
7:26AM
2.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:08AM
0.08
7:32PM
0.09
7:54AM
0.25
8:17PM
0.28
8:45AM
0.46
9:08PM
0.51
9:46AM
0.67
10:09PM
0.73
10:59AM
0.83
11:29PM
0.87
12:23PM
0.86
12:58AM
0.85
1:43PM
0.76
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise-7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:28-
Sunset--7:30--7:29--7:27--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:21
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172019182221182122171918181818192020182019
Feels °C (?)171918192220171818161513141414171920181918
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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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