Raglan-Manu Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.82° S 174.83° E

Raglan-Manu Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raglan-Manu Bay sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.3° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 6,599 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 24th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 24th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 20th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Night
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
4
3
0
0
2
0
2
1
2
4
4
1
4
4
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
9
4
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
7
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
15
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3626
2415
6599
6505
5562
4204
2449
1491
639
1233
3469
4112
3612
3093
2758
1928
1374
746
506
Wind (km/h)
30
W
40
SW
40
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SW
35
SW
10
E
10
SSE
30
SW
15
SSW
5
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:24AM2.10m
5:05PM2.16m
5:43AM2.10m
6:23PM2.23m
6:52AM2.18m
7:21PM2.36m
7:47AM2.32m
8:07PM2.53m
8:33AM2.49m
8:46PM2.69m
9:12AM2.66m
9:23PM2.85m
Low Tide
10:07PM1.06m
10:32AM1.03m
11:29PM1.07m
12:00PM1.00m
00:48AM0.96m
1:10PM0.86m
1:44AM0.77m
2:01PM0.66m
2:26AM0.55m
2:42PM0.46m
3:03AM0.35m
3:19PM0.28m
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:17
6:19
 mm
4
1
1
2
1
2
2
Temp °C
14
12
13
12
13
13
13
14
12
12
12
12
10
12
11
11
12
12
12
Feels °C
9
3
4
5
8
8
9
12
5
6
5
4
5
7
4
6
7
7
7
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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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