Raglan’s a surfing mecca for wave riders, with three world-class point breaks.
Where to surf
Ngarunui (Ocean) Beach
Located 5km west of town this large stretch of beach offers lots of wave riding potential. A good spot for the less experienced and beginner surfers.
If you’re new to the sport a lesson is a great way to get started. Raglan Surf School offer a variety of options. They also offer wetsuit and board hire directly from the beach in summer and from their offices in Whale Bay during the winter.
The beach is patrolled by lifeguards during high season.
Manu Bay
8km west from Raglan town lies the world-famous surf break Manu Bay. The long, peeling left-hand break, said to offer one of the longest rides in the world, featured in the 1966 surfing film Endless Summer.
Whale Bay
Just a little further on from Manu Bay sit the challenging breaks of Whale Bay and Indicators. Not recommended for beginners or the faint hearted.
Surf report
For the Raglan surf report and forecasts go to Surf2surf.com.
Check out the conditions with the NIWA webcams:
For the Raglan bar and beach
For Ngaranui Beach.
