🇳🇿 WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND

Raglan

New Zealand's most famous left-hand pointbreak

FAIR

Live Conditions

Conditions Summary

Large but wind-affected 13ft swell — serious conditions for experienced surfers only — with 12s mixed swell — hitting at the ideal angle — 20mph onshore wind roughing up the surface

LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Why it's FAIR

Swell Direction

Primary swell is 237° — matches the ideal 225° window for this spot

Swell Period

12s — solid groundswell. Waves will have real energy and organization.

Wind

20mph onshore — will chop up the surface and ruin wave shape

Season

September is peak season for this spot

Data Confidence

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

At the Break

13.1ft

LOW CONFIDENCE

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Period

12s

✓ Groundswell

Wind

20mph

ONSHORE

Water

58°F

3/2 wetsuit

Swell Direction

100%

Wind Direction

Primary Swell

10.6ft @ 11.7s

WSW 237°

Secondary Swell

1.2ft @ 6.2s

W 273°

10 Day Outlook

11.0ft

TODAY

Sep 11

(19s)

12.1ft

TMRW

Sep 12

(16s)

11.4ft

SUN

Sep 13

(17s)

9.0ft

MON

Sep 14

(16s)

6.4ft

TUE

Sep 15

(14s)

4.5ft

WED

Sep 16

(14s)

7.2ft

THU

Sep 17

(16s)

9.4ft

FRI

Sep 18

(15s)

10.1ft

SAT

Sep 19

(16s)

13.8ft

SUN

Sep 20

(15s)

Best this week: tmrw — 12.1ft

Best next week: SAT Sep 19 — 10.1ft

Incoming Swell Events

Today

epic

Major swell arriving — 11.0ft @ 19s

Day 7

solid

Swell building to 7.2ft @ 16s

Day 8

solid

Swell building to 9.4ft @ 15s

Day 10

epic

Major swell arriving — 13.8ft @ 15s

Model Breakdown

ECMWF (45%)14.4ft

ICON (35%)12.6ft

GFS (20%)10.9ft

Model confidence25%

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: Sep

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.