Raglan-Manu Bay Surf Forecast

/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (37.82° S 174.83° E)

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 15 Nov 2025 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 18.7° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s 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 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 1PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Sun 16th Nov)	7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf	4AM (Sun 16th Nov)	7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful	4PM (Sat 15th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raglan-Manu Bay over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.
		Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Fri 21
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	1	2	3	2	3	2	1	0	0	1	2	2	2	1	1	3	2	2	2
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	W	WSW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	WNW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	14	14	13	12	12	13	12	12	11	11	13	11	10	10	9	9	8	15	14	13	13
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1191	633	2254	1316	969	1299	742	341	190	78	119	423	260	314	295	174	133	419	893	767	767
Wind (km/h)	WNW	SW	WSW	SW	S	WSW	ENE	ENE	NW	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	ENE	N	WNW	NE	NE	NNE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		7:27AM 2.32		7:54PM 2.44	8:26AM 2.39		8:44PM 2.49	9:14AM 2.50		9:28PM 2.56	9:55AM 2.62		10:07PM 2.62	10:30AM 2.72		10:44PM 2.67	11:04AM 2.80		11:19PM 2.70	11:37AM 2.84
Low Tide / height (m)	1:16AM 0.73		1:42PM 0.77	2:13AM 0.63		2:38PM 0.67	3:01AM 0.52		3:24PM 0.57	3:42AM 0.43		4:04PM 0.49		4:19AM 0.37	4:40PM 0.45		4:55AM 0.35	5:15PM 0.45		5:29AM 0.36	5:48PM 0.47

		Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Fri 21
Sunrise	-	6:01	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:56	-	-	5:56	-
Sunset	-	-	8:08	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:10	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:13	-	-	8:14	-	-	8:15

Rain (mm)	1	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	2	1	-	-	-	-	2	3	4
Temp. °C	16	16	16	14	15	16	15	21	21	16	20	20	18	18	19	18	20	22	19	17	18
Feels °C (?)	11	10	10	10	13	13	13	20	20	13	17	20	18	18	20	19	20	22	21	18	19

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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 12 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.