Raglan - Manu Bay is surfing's ultimate left-hand point—a wave so long that rides can connect for over two kilometers from Indicators through Whale Bay and into Manu Bay on the right swell. Featured alongside N'Gor in The Endless Summer, Raglan showed the world that New Zealand harbored world-class waves in a breathtaking setting. The volcanic rock bottom creates walls that roll with metronomic perfection, offering section after section of workable face. The drive from Auckland through lush Waikato farmland ends at one of the planet's most celebrated surf destinations, where the Kiwi surf community preserves a welcoming, grassroots culture despite international fame.
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: 2hr drive from Auckland. 8km from Raglan town center down Wainui Road.
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round surf. Winter (Jun-Aug) most consistent at 82%.
🥝 Raglan's inside section • Endless lefts • Kiwi icon
🥝 New Zealand's finest • Black sand point breaks • 300m rides
🦁 Lion Rock landmark • Black sand drama • Auckland's wild escape
🌊 Cyclone swell magic • Premier beach break left • Coromandel gem
🪿 Gannet colony views • Auckland consistency • West coast access
⛰️ All-day offshores • Bay of Plenty gem • Easy-access quality