Surf Lessons in Raglan (Manu Bay)
Raglan (Manu Bay) is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.
Today's Conditions
Full forecastOverhead
9s period
43 kph
SSW
19°C
Cool — full wetsuit
6.0/10
Decent conditions
Surfing at Raglan (Manu Bay)
We don't have instructors listed at Raglan (Manu Bay) yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. It's a solid intermediate spot with waves that will challenge you without being overwhelming.
Best tide
low, mid, high
Best wind
East, Southeast
Best swell
West, Southwest, Northwest
About surfing in Raglan (Manu Bay)
Raglan (Manu Bay) is a point break located in Waikato, New Zealand. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.
Raglan (Manu Bay) is a popular point break in Waikato, New Zealand, suited for intermediate-level surfers looking to progress. The wave offers fun, workable faces that are great for practicing turns, cutbacks, and building wave-reading skills. Performs best on West and Southwest swells with East/Southeast offshore winds. A reliable option for improving surfers seeking quality sessions.
Pack a full wetsuit — the water can be cool. Most instructors include board and wetsuit in the lesson price.
Know before you go — Raglan (Manu Bay)
Here's what you should know about surfing at Raglan (Manu Bay) — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.
The waves
Raglan (Manu Bay) is a point break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.
Best conditions
- Tide: low, mid, high
- Wind: East, Southeast
- Swell: West, Southwest, Northwest
When to go
Raglan (Manu Bay) has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is cool at 19°C.
Ready to try Raglan (Manu Bay)?
Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.
Looking for surf lessons in Raglan (Manu Bay), Waikato, New Zealand? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Waikato is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.
¿Buscas clases de surf en Raglan (Manu Bay), Waikato, New Zealand? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Waikato es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.