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Ruapuke Surf Forecast
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Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 25 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruapuke this week:
The surf forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 28th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 28th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days.
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 716 | 706 | 487 | 367 | 357 | 214 | 662 | 580 | 512 | 772 | 1393 | 949 | 687 | 640 | 569 | 434 | 421 | 283 | 180 | 123 | 121 | 189 | 281 | 189 | 2173 | 2718 | 4007 | 3809 | 3406 | 1502 | 698 | 469 | 258 | 74 | 397 | 2035 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:46PM 2.85 | 8:04AM 3.05 | 8:33PM 3.06 | 8:50AM 3.18 | 9:18PM 3.20 | 9:36AM 3.24 | 10:02PM 3.27 | 10:21AM 3.20 | 10:48PM 3.26 | 11:08AM 3.09 | 11:34PM 3.15 | 11:56AM 2.91 | 12:24AM 2.99 | 12:48PM 2.69 | 1:18AM 2.78 | 1:46PM 2.48 | 2:20AM 2.59 | 2:54PM 2.31 | 3:30AM 2.45 | 4:11PM 2.23 | 4:44AM 2.40 | 5:23PM 2.25 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:32PM 0.17 | 1:52AM 0.20 | 2:19PM -0.03 | 2:40AM 0.03 | 3:05PM -0.16 | 3:28AM -0.08 | 3:51PM -0.20 | 4:16AM -0.10 | 4:37PM -0.15 | 5:04AM -0.03 | 5:24PM -0.02 | 5:54AM 0.11 | 6:13PM 0.16 | 6:48AM 0.30 | 7:07PM 0.37 | 7:46AM 0.50 | 8:06PM 0.57 | 8:51AM 0.66 | 9:12PM 0.73 | 10:00AM 0.75 | 10:22PM 0.80 | 11:08AM 0.75 | 11:29PM 0.79 | |||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ruapuke Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ruapuke provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ruapuke can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ruapuke surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ruapuke) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ruapuke may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ruapuke is 49 km (30 miles) from Hamilton. If you plan a holiday in Raglan and West Waikato, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hamilton. Hamilton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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