🇳🇿 WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND

Raglan

New Zealand's most famous left-hand pointbreak

GOOD

Live Conditions

Conditions Summary

Good 5ft waves — with solid 13s groundswell — hitting at the ideal angle — Clean 3mph offshore winds grooming the surface

LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Why it's GOOD

Swell Direction

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

Swell Period

13s — strong, long-period groundswell. Maximum wave power and quality.

Wind

3mph offshore — clean, grooming the wave face

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

13s

✓ Groundswell

Wind

3mph

OFFSHORE

Water

61°F

3/2 wetsuit

Swell Direction

100%

Wind Direction

100%

Primary Swell

4.9ft @ 11.2s

WSW 237°

Secondary Swell

0.1ft @ 7.5s

NW 322°

10 Day Outlook

4.8ft

TODAY

Jun 13

(15s)

4.8ft

TMRW

Jun 14

(17s)

6.8ft

MON

Jun 15

(18s)

6.4ft

TUE

Jun 16

(14s)

6.8ft

WED

Jun 17

(12s)

6.7ft

THU

Jun 18

(13s)

5.4ft

FRI

Jun 19

(17s)

5.5ft

SAT

Jun 20

(19s)

4.3ft

SUN

Jun 21

(16s)

5.8ft

MON

Jun 22

(15s)

Best this week: MON Jun 15 — 6.8ft

Best next week: SAT Jun 20 — 5.5ft

Incoming Swell Events

Day 3

moderate

Swell building to 6.8ft @ 18s

Model Breakdown

ECMWF (45%)5.7ft

ICON (35%)4.9ft

GFS (20%)4.4ft

Model confidence65%

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

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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.