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Ruapuke Surf Forecast
/ Raglan and West Waikato (7 surf breaks) /
Ruapuke surf Forecast / Raglan and West Waikato / New Zealand
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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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruapuke in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruapuke over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 956 | 811 | 640 | 522 | 568 | 962 | 1682 | 1773 | 1875 | 2926 | 2919 | 2140 | 1374 | 1032 | 586 | 408 | 371 | 402 | 501 | 487 | 440 | 336 | 402 | 361 | 1473 | 1276 | 2990 | 6894 | 8380 | 4845 | 3178 | 2566 | 773 | 665 | 787 | 174 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:44AM 2.85 | 10:05PM 2.89 | 10:17AM 2.84 | 10:38PM 2.89 | 10:51AM 2.80 | 11:13PM 2.85 | 11:27AM 2.73 | 11:50PM 2.78 | 12:06PM 2.62 | 12:32AM 2.68 | 12:51PM 2.50 | 1:21AM 2.58 | 1:47PM 2.39 | 2:22AM 2.49 | 2:57PM 2.31 | 3:35AM 2.47 | 4:17PM 2.32 | 4:51AM 2.55 | 5:32PM 2.44 | 5:59AM 2.69 | 6:36PM 2.63 | 6:56AM 2.86 | 7:30PM 2.83 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:55PM 0.22 | 4:13AM 0.31 | 4:28PM 0.23 | 4:48AM 0.33 | 5:03PM 0.27 | 5:25AM 0.39 | 5:40PM 0.35 | 6:06AM 0.48 | 6:22PM 0.46 | 6:52AM 0.58 | 7:11PM 0.57 | 7:48AM 0.67 | 8:10PM 0.67 | 8:54AM 0.72 | 9:19PM 0.72 | 10:07AM 0.68 | 10:32PM 0.68 | 11:17AM 0.55 | 11:40PM 0.56 | 12:19PM 0.36 | 12:41AM 0.39 | 1:14PM 0.17 | 1:36AM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Mon 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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