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Manu Bay

Raglan, New Zealand

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Manu Bay is the inside section of New Zealand's famous Raglan point system—a long, peeling left that extends the ride from Indicators down to the harbor. The wave is slightly more forgiving than the outside sections while still delivering the machine-like walls that made Raglan a surfing icon. On connecting swells, surfers can ride from Indicators through Whale Bay and into Manu Bay for some of the longest lefts in the world. The Raglan town vibe, easy access, and consistent waves make Manu Bay a Kiwi surfing rite of passage.

Manu Bay surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Good

0.9mWSW@14s

17km/h

0.9m@14s

17km/h

Thu5

Good

1.3mWSW@14s

10km/h

1.3m@14s

10km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.8mWSW@13s

16km/h

0.8m@13s

16km/h

Sat7

Poor

1.3mWNW@11s

16km/h

1.3m@11s

16km/h

Sun8

Poor

1.6mW@11s

14km/h

1.6m@11s

14km/h

Mon9

Good

1.8mWSW@15s

15km/h

1.8m@15s

15km/h

Tue10

Fair

1.2mSW@14s

18km/h

1.2m@14s

18km/h

Wed11

Fair

1.7mW@13s

17km/h

1.7m@13s

17km/h

Thu12

Poor

1.6mWNW@15s

18km/h

1.6m@15s

18km/h

Fri13

Poor

1.4mW@11s

11km/h

1.4m@11s

11km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 17 km/h · PM 17 km/h · Tide at 5am (2.2m)

Swell

0.9m

WSW(242°)

Score: 12/25

Period

14s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

17km/h

NE(56°)

Score: 8/25

Weather

20°C

0.6mm52%

First light 5:41amSunrise 6:11amSunset 7:58pmLast light 8:28pm

Windswell

0.3m@2s

Secondary

0.5m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @14s WSW in window

Wind17 km/h NE offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:11–11:00am · droppingStrike window: 12:45–4:19pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.5–2.0m

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

15g34

18g42

19g52

17g43

16g38

13g30

14g34

11g33

8g29

5g16

14g31

17g39

16g46

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17g42

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6g35

10g37

17g42

14g44

7g43

tidem

5:50am2.2m

11:55am0.4m

6:16pm2.5m

12:34am0.3m

6:50am2.4m

12:56pm0.4m

7:10pm2.6m

1:26am0.2m

7:41am2.5m

1:46pm0.3m

7:58pm2.7m

2:12am0.1m

8:26am2.7m

2:35pm0.3m

8:40pm2.8m

2:55am0.1m

9:05am2.7m

3:16pm0.1m

9:19pm2.7m

3:36am0.0m

9:44am2.7m

3:55pm0.1m

9:58pm2.7m

4:11am0.1m

10:20am2.8m

4:35pm0.2m

4:48am0.1m

10:57am2.8m

5:11pm0.3m

5:24am0.2m

11:32am2.7m

5:49pm0.3m

6:00am0.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:50 am

High · 2.21m

11:55 am

Low · 0.38m

6:16 pm

High · 2.45m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Components

Swell Direction23/25

Swell Size12/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind8/25

Raw Score68/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score66/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score66

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @14s WSW in window

Wind17 km/h NE offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: WSW (240°)
Direction range: 210° - 280°
Size range: 0.8m - 3m
Ideal size: 1.8m - 2.5m
Height multiplier: 0.90×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Offshore range: 50° - 130°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.5m - 2m

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

7/10

Access: Easy road access from Raglan town.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Manu Bay?

Manu Bay is a point break in Raglan, New Zealand, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Manu Bay?

Manu Bay picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WSW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Manu Bay?

An E wind is dead offshore at Manu Bay, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Manu Bay?

Manu Bay is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 2m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Manu Bay?

The most reliable run of swell at Manu Bay comes Mar to Oct. March-October best. Tasman Sea swells.

How cold is the water at Manu Bay?

The water at Manu Bay averages around 17°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Manu Bay good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Can get crowded. Rocky entry.

How do I get to Manu Bay?

The nearest airport on our list is HLZ, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Easy road access from Raglan town.

What other surf spots are near Manu Bay?

The closest breaks we track are Raglan - Manu Bay (1.1 km), Raglan (1.2 km) and Whale Bay (1.5 km), handy when Manu Bay isn't working. We track 4 spots around Raglan in total.