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Ruapuke surf break

Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 08 Feb 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
21.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 9th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 15th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 15th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)141313131212121111111111111113131212131015
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)65980563352635328926020015712611111110982701455759936871626
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
10
SSW
5
ENE
20
SW
5
ESE
5
NNE
15
WSW
5
SSE
5
SSW
20
SW
10
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
E
10
SSW
35
SSW
20
SW
10
E
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncrossglasscross-
on		offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:08AM
2.44
3:25PM
2.37
3:59AM
2.29
4:19PM
2.20
5:04AM
2.17
5:32PM
2.09
6:26AM
2.15
6:56PM
2.10
7:42AM
2.24
8:06PM
2.21
8:39AM
2.40
8:58PM
2.37
9:24AM
2.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:04PM
0.59
9:25AM
0.77
9:50PM
0.77
10:19AM
0.94
10:47PM
0.91
11:26AM
1.06
11:58PM
0.98
12:44PM
1.06
1:13AM
0.94
1:55PM
0.96
2:15AM
0.81
2:50PM
0.79
3:04AM
0.64
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:47--6:48--6:48
Sunset8:28--8:27--8:24--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
------1-------142----
Temp. °C181718191819191918191824262021202018181920
Feels °C (?)151516171719181918171723231920202213151819
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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 12 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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