Ruapuke Surf Forecast

/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (37.88° S 174.77° E)

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Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 01 Nov 2025 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 16.7° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Nov 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 02) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10AM (Sat 1st Nov)	5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf	10AM (Sat 8th Nov)	5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful	1PM (Sat 8th Nov)	5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03			Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	3	1	2	2	0	2	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	W	W
Period(s) (?)	13	13	12	12	14	11	12	12	12	16	15	15	14	13	13	12	12	11	11	20	17
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	734	520	371	365	229	121	137	129	90	51	42	42	104	139	142	127	94	50	31	67	377
Wind (km/h)	NW	WSW	ENE	NNE	SW	NE	NNW	WSW	NE	WNW	WSW	SSW	SW	WSW	SSE	WNW	WSW	N	N	NW	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	on	off	cross- off	cross- on	off	glass	on	cross- off	glass	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross	glass	on	glass	cross- off	cross- on	glass
High Tide / height (m)		6:55PM 2.55		7:30AM 2.53		7:48PM 2.75	8:20AM 2.76		8:36PM 2.94	9:06AM 2.97		9:23PM 3.10	9:51AM 3.15		10:08PM 3.18	10:35AM 3.25		10:54PM 3.19	11:21AM 3.27		11:41PM 3.12
Low Tide / height (m)	12:37PM 0.70		1:14AM 0.50		1:33PM 0.51	2:04AM 0.27		2:24PM 0.30	2:52AM 0.06		3:13PM 0.12	3:37AM -0.08		4:01PM -0.01		4:23AM -0.16	4:48PM -0.07		5:09AM -0.15	5:37PM -0.05

	Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03			Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07
Sunrise	6:15	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:07	-	-
Sunset	-	7:53	-	-	7:54	-	-	7:55	-	-	7:57	-	-	7:58	-	-	8:00	-	-	8:00	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	13	14	14	16	16	16	15	15	15	14	15	14	14	14	14	14	15	15	16	17	17
Feels °C (?)	12	11	13	12	13	14	12	12	14	14	13	13	12	12	13	14	13	14	14	17	17

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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.