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Ruapuke Surf Forecast
/ Raglan and West Waikato (8 surf breaks) /
Ruapuke surfForecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 03 Apr 2025 NZDT
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 Thursday (Apr 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 9th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 9th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days.
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 478 | 533 | 276 | 573 | 999 | 339 | 371 | 862 | 642 | 560 | 288 | 456 | 1333 | 1198 | 671 | 1913 | 1894 | 2246 | 6588 | 5050 | 2315 | 1360 | 1019 | 790 | 687 | 678 | 460 | 331 | 269 | 147 | 246 | 293 | 427 | 1132 | 1025 | 860 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | glass | off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | on | off | off | on | off | off | cross- on | off | off | on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:01PM 2.77 | 2:31AM 2.77 | 2:57PM 2.51 | 3:34AM 2.54 | 4:09PM 2.29 | 4:53AM 2.39 | 5:38PM 2.19 | 6:20AM 2.36 | 7:01PM 2.24 | 7:31AM 2.44 | 8:03PM 2.36 | 8:23AM 2.56 | 8:49PM 2.50 | 9:04AM 2.67 | 9:26PM 2.64 | 9:40AM 2.77 | 10:00PM 2.75 | 10:12AM 2.84 | 10:32PM 2.84 | 10:44AM 2.87 | 11:04PM 2.89 | 11:16AM 2.86 | 11:35PM 2.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:22PM 0.34 | 8:57AM 0.50 | 9:21PM 0.58 | 10:05AM 0.71 | 10:32PM 0.76 | 11:24AM 0.82 | 11:52PM 0.83 | 12:42PM 0.80 | 1:05AM 0.78 | 1:46PM 0.69 | 2:05AM 0.67 | 2:36PM 0.56 | 2:52AM 0.55 | 3:17PM 0.42 | 3:31AM 0.44 | 3:52PM 0.32 | 4:07AM 0.35 | 4:25PM 0.24 | 4:40AM 0.30 | 4:56PM 0.21 | 5:13AM 0.29 | 5:27PM 0.23 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:55 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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