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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 11 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 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 Friday (May 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) 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 0.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 4th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 190 | 809 | 745 | 919 | 491 | 606 | 489 | 473 | 359 | 341 | 822 | 1324 | 1038 | 811 | 754 | 615 | 476 | 367 | 573 | 408 | 510 | 905 | 605 | 666 | 886 | 1306 | 1192 | 1073 | 1919 | 1705 | 1061 | 904 | 989 | 829 | 491 | 360 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | off | off | cross- on | off | off | on | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:34PM 3.15 | 11:56AM 2.91 | 12:24AM 2.99 | 12:48PM 2.69 | 1:18AM 2.78 | 1:46PM 2.48 | 2:20AM 2.59 | 2:54PM 2.31 | 3:30AM 2.45 | 4:11PM 2.23 | 4:44AM 2.40 | 5:23PM 2.25 | 5:48AM 2.42 | 6:23PM 2.34 | 6:40AM 2.48 | 7:10PM 2.45 | 7:23AM 2.55 | 7:50PM 2.57 | 8:02AM 2.62 | 8:26PM 2.68 | 8:38AM 2.68 | 9:01PM 2.76 | 9:13AM 2.72 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:54AM 0.11 | 6:13PM 0.16 | 6:48AM 0.30 | 7:07PM 0.37 | 7:46AM 0.50 | 8:06PM 0.57 | 8:51AM 0.66 | 9:12PM 0.73 | 10:00AM 0.75 | 10:22PM 0.80 | 11:08AM 0.75 | 11:29PM 0.79 | 12:07PM 0.68 | 12:26AM 0.73 | 12:56PM 0.59 | 1:14AM 0.65 | 1:37PM 0.50 | 1:56AM 0.57 | 2:15PM 0.42 | 2:34AM 0.49 | 2:50PM 0.36 | 3:10AM 0.44 | 3:24PM 0.33 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 |
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Rain (mm) | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 14 | 7 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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