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Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 09 Feb 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
21.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Feb 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 10th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 10th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 15th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)13121212111111111111111313121271615141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5264122652602001401091281111098470111585719876816891370595484
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
5
E
5
NNE
15
SW
10
SE
0
SSE
20
SSW
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
15
NW
15
SSW
45
SSW
45
SW
35
SSW
35
S
50
S
40
SSW
45
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglassoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		offoffoffoffoffcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:59AM
2.29
4:19PM
2.20
5:04AM
2.17
5:32PM
2.09
6:26AM
2.15
6:56PM
2.10
7:42AM
2.24
8:06PM
2.21
8:39AM
2.40
8:58PM
2.37
9:24AM
2.59
9:41PM
2.55
10:03AM
2.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:50PM
0.77
10:19AM
0.94
10:47PM
0.91
11:26AM
1.06
11:58PM
0.98
12:44PM
1.06
1:13AM
0.94
1:55PM
0.96
2:15AM
0.81
2:50PM
0.79
3:04AM
0.64
3:34PM
0.60
3:46AM
0.45
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50
Sunset8:27--8:24--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191819191919201923242021222018191819171716
Feels °C (?)1717201819211820212218202320101111107117
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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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