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Ruapuke Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Raglan and West Waikato, New Zealand)

Ruapuke break guidePhoto by: Kalev Crossland

Ruapuke Surf Guide

Ruapuke in West Coast Auckland is an exposed beach break that is usually a safe bet and works all around the year. Offshore winds are from the east northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.

Ruapuke Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Beach2
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent
67°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ruapuke:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ruapuke occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Ruapuke (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Ruapuke with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 39% of the time in February while 56% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 5% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
39%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
56%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
5%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ruapuke Location Map

Interactive Ruapuke surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ruapuke is Hamilton Airport (HLZ) in New Zealand, 50 km (31 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ruapuke is Auckland International Airport (AKL), also in New Zealand, 97 km (60 miles) away.

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Ruapuke Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 05:27 Local Time
Tuesday 15
3AM6AM9AM12PM
Wave (ft)
5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
Period (s) 15 15 15 15
Wind (mph)
5
5
10
10
Wind State cross-
off		 cross-
off		 cross-
off		 cross-
off

What does Ruapuke look like?

Latest photos from Ruapuke. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Rob DaviesCredit: Kalev Crossland

Tides at Ruapuke

Current tide and informaton
For Ruapuke, 0 miles from Ruapuke.
Next High Water: 10:48am | 9ft
Tidal range Clock
Next Low Water: 04:59pm | 1ft
IS AT (local time)

Ruapuke Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 20.0 °C once we account for wind), yet at 19.3 °C the sea remains several degrees colder than the air at Ruapuke. The majority of surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.
Current Temp*: 67°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
water-temp
New Zealand Sea TemperatureView Sea Temp Map

Swell History at Ruapuke

Surf stats for Ruapuke, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Ruapuke Location Map
Average Swell
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Wind History at Ruapuke

Wind stats for Ruapuke, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Ruapuke Location Map
Average Wind
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