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Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 14 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 Monday (Mar 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. 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 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 16th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 16th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 16th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
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!
2
1
1
3
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.2
WSW
2
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)1389101010181716161614121212121212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9330272577285663632912964191915471291712239215171119184233180247193
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
25
WSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
30
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
5
E
10
ENE
20
WSW
10
E
10
SSE
25
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offonoffcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:33PM
2.17
8:04AM
2.38
8:28PM
2.36
8:51AM
2.59
9:12PM
2.57
9:30AM
2.81
9:50PM
2.77
10:07AM
2.99
10:28PM
2.95
10:43AM
3.13
11:04PM
3.08
11:20AM
3.21
11:42PM
3.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:18PM
0.97
1:39AM
0.85
2:15PM
0.77
2:31AM
0.65
3:01PM
0.54
3:14AM
0.44
3:41PM
0.31
3:54AM
0.25
4:19PM
0.11
4:33AM
0.09
4:56PM
-0.04
5:11AM
-0.01
5:34PM
-0.11
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--
Sunset-7:43--7:40--7:39--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:32-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------441---
Temp. °C181817171717171717171717201818171717192018
Feels °C (?)121411141213151414151517191618161416161718
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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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