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Ruapuke Surf Forecast
/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /
Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 02 Jul 2025 NZST
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 Wednesday (Jul 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 05) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 03) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 746 | 413 | 398 | 1170 | 1784 | 931 | 944 | 2096 | 1856 | 2381 | 1691 | 949 | 762 | 638 | 441 | 300 | 255 | 177 | 160 | 150 | 134 | 107 | 71 | 84 | 163 | 318 | 717 | 954 | 898 | 1379 | 1709 | 1645 | 1229 | 946 | 732 | 406 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:58AM 2.48 | 3:32PM 2.32 | 3:50AM 2.36 | 4:29PM 2.28 | 4:47AM 2.29 | 5:29PM 2.28 | 5:47AM 2.27 | 6:27PM 2.34 | 6:45AM 2.31 | 7:21PM 2.43 | 7:38AM 2.38 | 8:09PM 2.54 | 8:25AM 2.48 | 8:53PM 2.66 | 9:09AM 2.58 | 9:35PM 2.77 | 9:50AM 2.66 | 10:14PM 2.86 | 10:30AM 2.73 | 10:53PM 2.94 | 11:10AM 2.76 | 11:31PM 2.97 | 11:50AM 2.77 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:52PM 0.70 | 9:25AM 0.67 | 9:44PM 0.82 | 10:16AM 0.74 | 10:41PM 0.89 | 11:10AM 0.78 | 11:40PM 0.91 | 12:05PM 0.77 | 12:37AM 0.87 | 12:59PM 0.72 | 1:30AM 0.79 | 1:48PM 0.64 | 2:19AM 0.69 | 2:34PM 0.54 | 3:03AM 0.58 | 3:17PM 0.43 | 3:46AM 0.46 | 3:58PM 0.34 | 4:27AM 0.37 | 4:38PM 0.27 | 5:07AM 0.29 | 5:19PM 0.23 | 5:48AM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Wed 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 |
| Sunset | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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