Ruapuke surf break

Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 NZDT
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Ruapuke surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ruapuke sea temperature is
19.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruapuke this week:

The surf forecast for Ruapuke over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 1st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 1st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 1st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
SW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)141414141313131212111112111413141413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)109910997335614341172121276911178161140366586789767468302226150
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
SSE
0
SE
5
ENE
10
WSW
10
E
10
ENE
10
SW
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
ENE
15
ENE
5
E
15
E
25
E
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossglassoffonoffoffonglassoffonoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:05AM
2.96
10:26PM
2.92
10:40AM
3.00
11:00PM
2.98
11:14AM
2.99
11:33PM
2.98
11:47AM
2.93
12:06AM
2.93
12:20PM
2.83
12:40AM
2.84
12:54PM
2.69
1:16AM
2.70
1:31PM
2.53
1:55AM
2.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:18PM
0.12
4:34AM
0.17
4:54PM
0.09
5:10AM
0.16
5:27PM
0.10
5:45AM
0.20
6:00PM
0.18
6:20AM
0.29
6:34PM
0.29
6:54AM
0.42
7:08PM
0.44
7:31AM
0.58
7:45PM
0.60
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--
Sunset-7:15--7:14--7:12--7:10--7:08--7:07--7:06-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------15649
Temp. °C161616161717171717181818202117212118171717
Feels °C (?)151416151617161617171617192015181812121314
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Information about the Ruapuke Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ruapuke provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ruapuke can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ruapuke 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 (Ruapuke) 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 Ruapuke 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.

Ruapuke is 49 km (30 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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