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Ruapuke Surf Forecast
/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /
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Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (Apr 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 20 | W 18 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 16 | |
353 | 110 | 229 | 151 | 257 | 573 | 322 | 303 | 210 | 618 | 1055 | 1206 | 577 | 384 | 485 | 158 | 196 | 321 | 376 | 658 | 2986 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | off | off | |
High Tide | 3:19PM2.35m | 3:59AM2.51m | 4:42PM2.31m | 5:16AM2.51m | 5:56PM2.38m | 6:21AM2.58m | 6:54PM2.50m | 7:12AM2.66m | 7:41PM2.63m | 7:56AM2.73m | 8:21PM2.74m | 8:34AM2.78m | 8:57PM2.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:13AM0.63m | 9:37PM0.67m | 10:27AM0.67m | 10:52PM0.70m | 11:37AM0.62m | 11:59PM0.65m | 12:37PM0.52m | 00:57AM0.55m | 1:26PM0.41m | 1:45AM0.46m | 2:09PM0.32m | 2:28AM0.39m | 2:47PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 16 |
 kJ | 353 | 87 | 229 | 151 | 257 | 573 | 322 | 303 | 210 | 372 | 1055 | 1206 | 577 | 384 | 485 | 96 | 119 | 277 | 192 | 658 | 2986 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | W 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 7 | SW 7 | — | WSW 17 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 7 | W 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | W 20 | W 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | — |
| kJ | — | 110 | 9 | 107 | 149 | — | 33 | 50 | — | 618 | 165 | — | 108 | 25 | 50 | 158 | 196 | 321 | 318 | 300 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | W 22 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 82 | 42 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 124 | — | — | — | — | 127 | — | — | 68 | 68 | 376 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 132 | 48 | 48 | 6 | 9 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 120 | 48 | 0 | 9 |
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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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