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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 6 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 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 Tuesday (Dec 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 24th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 26th Dec) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days.
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 143 | 134 | 131 | 193 | 225 | 258 | 265 | 253 | 261 | 210 | 1143 | 1556 | 1866 | 1062 | 383 | 277 | 551 | 334 | 330 | 151 | 130 | 478 | 141 | 246 | 608 | 223 | 353 | 203 | 281 | 426 | 353 | 218 | 193 | 302 | 203 | 468 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:58AM 2.28 | 4:19PM 2.38 | 4:56AM 2.23 | 5:15PM 2.31 | 5:58AM 2.24 | 6:15PM 2.28 | 6:57AM 2.29 | 7:13PM 2.31 | 7:52AM 2.39 | 8:07PM 2.38 | 8:40AM 2.50 | 8:56PM 2.47 | 9:25AM 2.63 | 9:40PM 2.58 | 10:07AM 2.75 | 10:23PM 2.67 | 10:48AM 2.86 | 11:04PM 2.75 | 11:28AM 2.95 | 11:45PM 2.79 | 12:08PM 3.00 | 12:27AM 2.80 | 12:49PM 3.02 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:55PM 0.69 | 10:11AM 0.81 | 10:47PM 0.76 | 11:07AM 0.89 | 11:42PM 0.79 | 12:06PM 0.92 | 12:37AM 0.77 | 1:05PM 0.89 | 1:30AM 0.72 | 1:59PM 0.82 | 2:19AM 0.64 | 2:48PM 0.71 | 3:05AM 0.54 | 3:34PM 0.60 | 3:49AM 0.43 | 4:17PM 0.48 | 4:31AM 0.33 | 5:00PM 0.37 | 5:13AM 0.25 | 5:42PM 0.29 | 5:55AM 0.20 | 6:24PM 0.23 | 6:37AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 |
| Sunset | 8:43 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 25 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 21 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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