Ruapuke surf break

Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 29 Mar 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
19.3° C
(Which is 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 31st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 31st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 31st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
!
3
4
3
3
3
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)1414111116910914141414131313121311111211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26126963148711371260122045212401099743643434117212125109115103172143
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
NE
25
WNW
20
W
35
SW
40
SW
15
SW
15
E
10
ESE
10
SW
5
E
10
ENE
10
SW
10
E
10
ENE
10
SW
10
E
10
E
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
oncross-
off
offonoffoffonoffoffonoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:21PM
2.52
8:43AM
2.75
9:09PM
2.68
9:27AM
2.88
9:50PM
2.82
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:24AM
0.49
2:56PM
0.36
3:13AM
0.34
3:40PM
0.22
3:55AM
0.23
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
Sun
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37
Sunset7:20--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:12--7:10--
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-1141-----------------
Temp. °C181919191816171616161617171616171618171719
Feels °C (?)18161718179141315151616151614161617151719
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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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