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Raglan-Whale Bay Surf Forecast
/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /
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Raglan-Whale Bay surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 06 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raglan-Whale Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Raglan-Whale Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raglan-Whale Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raglan-Whale Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 2560 | 1863 | 4524 | 4835 | 8862 | 3196 | 2035 | 1188 | 703 | 556 | 574 | 391 | 732 | 1783 | 4563 | 3826 | 2756 | 3121 | 3144 | 1700 | 717 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:21PM 2.89 | 9:46AM 2.83 | 10:00PM 3.07 | 10:24AM 2.99 | 10:38PM 3.20 | 11:02AM 3.10 | 11:18PM 3.25 | 11:41AM 3.13 | 11:58PM 3.21 | 12:22PM 3.09 | 12:40AM 3.08 | 1:06PM 2.96 | 1:26AM 2.88 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:15PM 0.32 | 3:37AM 0.23 | 3:54PM 0.12 | 4:15AM 0.04 | 4:32PM -0.02 | 4:54AM -0.08 | 5:11PM -0.08 | 5:35AM -0.11 | 5:52PM -0.05 | 6:17AM -0.04 | 6:36PM 0.07 | 7:00AM 0.11 | 7:23PM 0.27 | 7:47AM 0.33 | |||||||||
Sat 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | ||
| Sunset | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 19 | 6 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Raglan and West Waikato
The wind is still cross-off at Raglan-Whale Bay (strong winds from the SSW at Port Taharoa Automatic Weather Station 39 km from Raglan-Whale Bay). A 3.1m groundswell from the WSW
39 km away, 1 h 28 min ago
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Information about the Raglan-Whale Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Raglan-Whale 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-Whale Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raglan-Whale 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-Whale 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-Whale 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-Whale Bay is 44 km (27 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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