
Surf Forecasts:
Raupo Bay surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, E swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raupo Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Raupo Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raupo Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raupo Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed night, moderate winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 6 | WSW 6 | ENE 8 | WSW 5 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
320 | 316 | 296 | 13 | 119 | 27 | 46 | 31 | 45 | 66 | 94 | 92 | 125 | 94 | 123 | 188 | 450 | 341 | 281 | 367 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:09PM1.90m | 4:24AM1.94m | 5:06PM1.89m | 5:16AM1.89m | 6:00PM1.90m | 6:08AM1.86m | 6:51PM1.92m | 6:58AM1.85m | 7:39PM1.95m | 7:45AM1.87m | 8:23PM1.99m | 8:27AM1.89m | 9:04PM2.02m | 9:08AM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:35PM0.63m | 10:05AM0.51m | 10:33PM0.66m | 10:58AM0.53m | 11:28PM0.68m | 11:49AM0.54m | 00:20AM0.67m | 12:38PM0.54m | 1:07AM0.66m | 1:23PM0.52m | 1:51AM0.65m | 2:05PM0.50m | 2:34AM0.62m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | 5:25 | |
mm | 2 | 21 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 |
174 | 73 | 22 | 12 | 13 | 27 | 46 | 31 | 45 | 66 | 94 | 92 | 125 | 94 | 123 | 188 | — | 341 | — | — | 295 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 11 | NW 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 12 | W 6 | W 12 | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
— | — | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 11 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 6 | NW 12 | W 12 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — |
320 | 316 | 296 | 166 | 119 | 144 | 108 | 56 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 394 | 450 | — | 281 | 367 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 514 | 360 | 116 | 294 | 110 | 71 | 350 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Raupo Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Raupo Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Raupo Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raupo 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 (Raupo 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 Raupo 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.
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