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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 11 pm Thursday 07 May 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
17.7° 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 (May 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thu 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | |
183 | 160 | 162 | 1011 | 1100 | 1230 | 3415 | 2430 | 4100 | 2549 | 3616 | 2675 | 1777 | 1208 | 905 | 690 | 606 | 578 | 440 | 427 | 510 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 1:20AM2.46m | 1:41PM2.27m | 2:12AM2.37m | 2:40PM2.19m | 3:13AM2.34m | 3:48PM2.18m | 4:18AM2.37m | 4:56PM2.26m | 5:19AM2.46m | 5:57PM2.41m | 6:15AM2.61m | 6:50PM2.60m | 7:07AM2.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:42AM0.80m | 7:58PM0.80m | 8:39AM0.85m | 8:56PM0.85m | 9:41AM0.84m | 10:00PM0.85m | 10:43AM0.75m | 11:03PM0.77m | 11:41AM0.60m | 00:01AM0.64m | 12:33PM0.42m | 00:55AM0.48m | 1:23PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 |
— | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WSW 14 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 13 | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 40 | 64 | 162 | 111 | 1100 | 1230 | 3415 | — | — | — | 3616 | 2675 | 1777 | 1208 | 905 | 690 | 606 | 578 | 440 | 427 | 290 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 25 | W 24 | W 21 | W 18 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 183 | 160 | 158 | 62 | 93 | 290 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 97 | 218 | 321 | 510 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | 1011 | — | — | — | 2430 | 4100 | 2549 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 221 | 221 | 116 | 116 | 111 | 117 | 186 | 147 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
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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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