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Raglan - Manu Bay

Raglan, New Zealand
👥Crowded🪨Rocks🌀Strong rips

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.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (220°)
Direction range
190° - 250°
Size range
0.8m - 3m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
60° - 130°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low
Optimal range
0.4m - 1.4m

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.

Getting There

Airport
AKL
Drive time
120 min

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round surf. Winter (Jun-Aug) most consistent at 82%.

Data Quality

verified

Verified by Surf Atlas NZ