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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 am Monday 07 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 Monday (Jul 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 13ft 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3ft 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 13th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days.
Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 308 | 270 | 292 | 171 | 155 | 159 | 116 | 101 | 223 | 192 | 173 | 361 | 614 | 790 | 1387 | 1455 | 3166 | 4837 | 4803 | 3314 | 2129 | 2078 | 1706 | 1227 | 1116 | 1205 | 2107 | 1337 | 1200 | 678 | 472 | 346 | 417 | 741 | 735 | 1657 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:21PM 7.97 | 7:38AM 7.81 | 8:09PM 8.33 | 8:25AM 8.14 | 8:53PM 8.73 | 9:09AM 8.46 | 9:35PM 9.09 | 9:50AM 8.73 | 10:14PM 9.38 | 10:30AM 8.96 | 10:53PM 9.65 | 11:10AM 9.06 | 11:31PM 9.74 | 11:50AM 9.09 | 12:11AM 9.74 | 12:33PM 9.02 | 12:53AM 9.61 | 1:18PM 8.89 | 1:38AM 9.35 | 2:08PM 8.66 | 2:29AM 8.99 | 3:04PM 8.43 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 12:59PM 2.36 | 1:30AM 2.59 | 1:48PM 2.1 | 2:19AM 2.26 | 2:34PM 1.77 | 3:03AM 1.9 | 3:17PM 1.41 | 3:46AM 1.51 | 3:58PM 1.12 | 4:27AM 1.21 | 4:38PM 0.89 | 5:07AM 0.95 | 5:19PM 0.75 | 5:48AM 0.79 | 6:00PM 0.75 | 6:31AM 0.75 | 6:44PM 0.89 | 7:16AM 0.82 | 7:31PM 1.15 | 8:04AM 0.98 | 8:23PM 1.48 | 8:57AM 1.25 | 9:22PM 1.8 | |||||||||||||
Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Temp. °F | 48 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 57 |
| Feels °F (?) | 41 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 52 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 52 | 54 | 54 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 54°F on Wed night, min 46°F on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 2.0in), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 57°F on Fri morning, min 54°F on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 0.9in), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 57°F on Tue morning, min 52°F on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.0in), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 59°F on Wed afternoon, min 52°F on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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