🇳🇿 WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND

Raglan

New Zealand's most famous left-hand pointbreak

FAIR

Live Conditions

Conditions Summary

Good 5ft waves — with 11s mixed swell — hitting at the ideal angle — 9mph onshore wind roughing up the surface

LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Why it's FAIR

Swell Direction

Primary swell is 236° — matches the ideal 225° window for this spot

Swell Period

11s — solid groundswell. Waves will have real energy and organization.

Wind

9mph onshore — light but will soften wave shape

Season

June 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

11s

Mid-period

Wind

9mph

ONSHORE

Water

61°F

3/2 wetsuit

Swell Direction

100%

Wind Direction

20%

Primary Swell

3.3ft @ 9.4s

SW 236°

Secondary Swell

2.3ft @ 14.1s

SW 236°

10 Day Outlook

5.1ft

TODAY

Jun 14

(17s)

7.3ft

TMRW

Jun 15

(17s)

6.8ft

TUE

Jun 16

(14s)

6.2ft

WED

Jun 17

(13s)

5.9ft

THU

Jun 18

(14s)

4.6ft

FRI

Jun 19

(13s)

6.7ft

SAT

Jun 20

(18s)

5.9ft

SUN

Jun 21

(16s)

4.1ft

MON

Jun 22

(14s)

3.9ft

TUE

Jun 23

(14s)

Best this week: tmrw — 7.3ft

Best next week: SUN Jun 21 — 5.9ft

Incoming Swell Events

Today

moderate

Swell building to 5.1ft @ 17s

Tomorrow

solid

Swell building to 7.3ft @ 17s

Day 7

moderate

Swell building to 6.7ft @ 18s

Model Breakdown

ECMWF (45%)5.6ft

ICON (35%)4.9ft

GFS (20%)4.7ft

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: Jun

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.