Raglan-Manu Bay Reviews and Ratings
(Raglan and West Waikato, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Raglan-Manu Bay surf break
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“Crowds have really hit this place over the last couple of years. Lovely place now starting to head the way of other well known spots around the world.”
David from NEW ZEALAND - 16 Mar 2018
Raglan-Manu Bay Ratings
Overall: 5.0. Based on 25 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.6(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.8(1: Raglan-Manu Bay is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.3(1: Raglan-Manu Bay is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Raglan and West Waikato. 5: the best break in Raglan and West Waikato). |
Difficulty Level: 3.8(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.3(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Raglan-Manu Bay can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Raglan-Manu Bay, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.6(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Raglan-Manu Bay are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Raglan-Manu Bay is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.3(1: Getting to Raglan-Manu Bay requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 1.9(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.3(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Raglan-Manu Bay for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.6(1: Camping at Raglan-Manu Bay is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.1(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Raglan-Manu Bay is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.4(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Raglan-Manu Bay, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.1(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Raglan-Manu Bay where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“My Brother Sam likes Surfing
Love From AnnieRose, Sam's Sister”
AnnieRose from NEW ZEALAND - 16 Sep 2016
“Manu Bay is definitely a world class surf spot. Peeling left hand point break with many barreling sections.”
Lloyd Froger from NEW ZEALAND - 13 Jul 2014
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