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Raglan - Ngarunui Beach Surf Forecast
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Raglan - Ngarunui Beach surf Forecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raglan - Ngarunui Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Raglan - Ngarunui Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raglan - Ngarunui Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raglan - Ngarunui Beach over the next 12 days.
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 561 | 1121 | 1237 | 2167 | 2630 | 3528 | 3731 | 2749 | 1704 | 1318 | 850 | 578 | 458 | 458 | 553 | 603 | 522 | 440 | 408 | 390 | 278 | 346 | 822 | 668 | 529 | 434 | 362 | 368 | 394 | 353 | 339 | 233 | 175 | 166 | 98 | 114 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:13PM 2.89 | 11:28AM 2.80 | 11:46PM 2.87 | 12:02PM 2.73 | 12:22AM 2.80 | 12:41PM 2.63 | 1:04AM 2.70 | 1:28PM 2.51 | 1:56AM 2.57 | 2:31PM 2.39 | 3:02AM 2.48 | 3:47PM 2.33 | 4:18AM 2.46 | 4:58PM 2.36 | 5:29AM 2.54 | 6:06PM 2.46 | 6:32AM 2.68 | 7:10PM 2.61 | 7:30AM 2.83 | 8:08PM 2.79 | 8:24AM 2.95 | 8:59PM 2.95 | 9:14AM 3.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:08PM 0.22 | 5:24AM 0.35 | 5:42PM 0.30 | 6:00AM 0.45 | 6:19PM 0.41 | 6:40AM 0.57 | 7:00PM 0.54 | 7:27AM 0.70 | 7:47PM 0.68 | 8:24AM 0.80 | 8:46PM 0.78 | 9:30AM 0.84 | 9:57PM 0.82 | 10:42AM 0.79 | 11:10PM 0.75 | 11:52AM 0.64 | 12:20AM 0.60 | 12:57PM 0.43 | 1:22AM 0.40 | 1:54PM 0.22 | 2:18AM 0.21 | 2:45PM 0.05 | 3:08AM 0.07 | |||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 |
| Sunset | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 20 | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Raglan - Ngarunui Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Raglan - Ngarunui Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Raglan - Ngarunui Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raglan - Ngarunui Beach 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 (Raglan - Ngarunui Beach) 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 Raglan - Ngarunui Beach 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.
Raglan - Ngarunui Beach is 42 km (26 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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