Raglan-Manu Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.82° S 174.83° E

Issued: 5 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raglan-Manu Bay sea temperature is
15.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with 3,269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raglan-Manu Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 30th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 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 Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
W
12
1.4
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.8
W
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
712
569
427
697
602
501
390
336
225
149
111
113
67
64
81
61
47
396
1065
1326
1589
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
SE
5
E
10
E
5
SW
5
E
10
E
5
SW
10
E
10
ENE
5
N
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
9:49AM2.62m
10:06PM2.81m
10:26AM2.69m
10:41PM2.87m
11:02AM2.73m
11:17PM2.91m
11:37AM2.75m
11:52PM2.91m
12:14PM2.73m
00:29AM2.89m
12:52PM2.69m
1:07AM2.84m
1:31PM2.63m
1:46AM2.77m
Low Tide
3:58PM0.51m
4:19AM0.57m
4:35PM0.47m
4:54AM0.54m
5:10PM0.45m
5:30AM0.52m
5:46PM0.44m
6:08AM0.52m
6:22PM0.46m
6:47AM0.52m
7:00PM0.50m
7:28AM0.53m
7:41PM0.56m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
 mm
1
8
14
Temp °C
13
15
12
11
12
11
11
12
10
10
11
10
9
11
10
11
15
13
14
14
13
Feels °C
9
12
9
8
10
9
9
10
8
8
9
8
6
9
7
7
12
9
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
NW
5
0.7
NW
6
1.4
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
712
569
427
697
602
501
390
336
225
149
111
113
67
64
81
7
32
396
1065
1326
1177
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
17
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
W
12
0.3
WSW
16
0.6
W
18
0.6
W
18
1.8
W
16
Energy kJ
6
22
50
2
61
47
52
227
222
1589
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
W
20
0.1
W
24
Energy kJ
1
8
6
17
30
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
109
247
252
252
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Raglan and West Waikato
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
5
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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