🇳🇿 WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND

Raglan

New Zealand's most famous left-hand pointbreak

SMALL

Live Conditions

Conditions Summary

Decent 7ft waves — but short 9s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — hitting at the ideal angle — 15mph onshore wind roughing up the surface — Note: this is outside the peak season for this spot

LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Why it's SMALL

Swell Direction

Primary swell is 249° — matches the ideal 225° window for this spot

Swell Period

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

Wind

15mph onshore — will chop up the surface and ruin wave shape

Season

October is shoulder season — spot can still work but swells are less consistent

Data Confidence

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

At the Break

7.1ft

LOW CONFIDENCE

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Period

Mid-period

Wind

15mph

ONSHORE

Water

61°F

3/2 wetsuit

Swell Direction

85%

Wind Direction

20%

Primary Swell

6.4ft @ 7.8s

WSW 249°

Secondary Swell

0.8ft @ 5.0s

WNW 295°

10 Day Outlook

8.7ft

TODAY

Oct 28

(12s)

8.5ft

TMRW

Oct 29

(9s)

12.5ft

FRI

Oct 30

(14s)

13.2ft

SAT

Oct 31

(14s)

8.0ft

SUN

Nov 1

(13s)

4.3ft

MON

Nov 2

(13s)

3.3ft

TUE

Nov 3

(13s)

3.7ft

WED

Nov 4

(16s)

3.3ft

THU

Nov 5

(14s)

4.3ft

FRI

Nov 6

(13s)

Best this week: FRI Oct 30 — 12.5ft

Best next week: WED Nov 4 — 3.7ft

Incoming Swell Events

Today

solid

Swell building to 8.7ft @ 12s

Day 3

epic

Major swell arriving — 12.5ft @ 14s

Model Breakdown

ECMWF (45%)7.6ft

ICON (35%)6.9ft

GFS (20%)6.1ft

Model confidence45%

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

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Best months highlighted · Current: Oct

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.