🇳🇿 WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND

Raglan

New Zealand's most famous left-hand pointbreak

SMALL

Live Conditions

Conditions Summary

Good 5ft waves — but short 9s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — hitting at the ideal angle — 1mph onshore wind roughing up the surface

LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Why it's SMALL

Swell Direction

Primary swell is 245° — matches the ideal 225° window for this spot

Swell Period

9s — short-period swell. Waves will have less power than a true groundswell.

Wind

1mph onshore — light but will soften wave shape

Season

July is peak season for this spot

Data Confidence

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

At the Break

5.2ft

LOW CONFIDENCE

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Period

Mid-period

Wind

1mph

ONSHORE

Water

58°F

3/2 wetsuit

Swell Direction

85%

Wind Direction

20%

Primary Swell

5.2ft @ 7.9s

WSW 245°

Secondary Swell

0.1ft @ 1.4s

E 86°

10 Day Outlook

6.0ft

TODAY

Jul 28

(12s)

4.5ft

TMRW

Jul 29

(15s)

4.8ft

THU

Jul 30

(14s)

12.3ft

FRI

Jul 31

(13s)

14.6ft

SAT

Aug 1

(15s)

7.9ft

SUN

Aug 2

(13s)

5.7ft

MON

Aug 3

(21s)

6.4ft

TUE

Aug 4

(17s)

6.3ft

WED

Aug 5

(14s)

5.5ft

THU

Aug 6

(14s)

Best this week: SAT Aug 1 — 14.6ft

Best next week: TUE Aug 4 — 6.4ft

Incoming Swell Events

Today

moderate

Swell building to 6.0ft @ 12s

Day 4

epic

Major swell arriving — 12.3ft @ 13s

Day 5

epic

Major swell arriving — 14.6ft @ 15s

Model Breakdown

ECMWF (45%)5.4ft

ICON (35%)5.2ft

GFS (20%)4.5ft

Model confidence80%

Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS

About

Raglan is a laid-back surf town on New Zealand's west coast that produces one of the Southern Hemisphere's best left-hand pointbreaks. Manu Bay and Indicators offer long, walling lefts in a stunning green landscape.

The Break

Indicators for the longest rides, Manu Bay for the most consistent break, Whale Bay for a more secluded experience.

Ideal Conditions

SW swell 4-8ft, light NE offshore winds, mid tide

Best Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Best months highlighted · Current: Jul

Trip Planner

Raglan Weekend

Weekend · 3 Days

Friday

Fly into Auckland (AKL). 2hr drive to Raglan. Stay at a surf lodge overlooking the point.

Saturday

Dawn patrol Indicators. Walk the point to Manu Bay. Afternoon explore Raglan town.

Sunday

Morning session Whale Bay — more secluded. Drive back to Auckland, fly home.

New Zealand Surf Week

Full Week · 7 Days

Day 1

Arrive Auckland, drive to Raglan.

Day 2

Full day Indicators and Manu Bay.

Day 3

Whale Bay and explore the coast south of Raglan.

Day 4

Rest day — hike the Waikato region, hot springs at Waitomo.

Day 5

Back to Indicators for another full day.

Day 6

Drive back to Auckland — explore the city, Waiheke Island.

Day 7

Final morning, fly home.

Local Knowledge

Raglan town is small and charming — great cafes, art galleries, and a relaxed vibe.

New Zealand drivers are friendly but roads are narrow — take it easy.

The green hills rolling into the ocean make this one of the most scenic surf destinations on earth.

Bring a wetsuit — water temperatures are cool year round.