Raglan Surf Spot, New Zealand
New Zealand
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Where is Raglan?
Raglan is a left-hand point break near Manu Bay in New Zealand. Best season: Year-round, best in autumn and winter. Level: Intermediate. GPS: -37.8230, 174.8050.
| Location | Manu Bay, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | -37.8230, 174.8050 |
| Wave type | Point break |
| Direction | Left-hand |
| Wave quality | High quality |
| Best season | Year-round, best in autumn and winter |
| Tide | All tides; best on a pushing tide |
| Consistency | Consistent through the season |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Crowds | Moderate; can get busy in peak season |
About This Break
A long, peeling left-hand point immortalised in The Endless Summer — one of the world's great point breaks. Raglan is an intermediate-level left-hand point break near Manu Bay in New Zealand, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It works year-round, best in autumn and winter. All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. Make Raglan your home break: discover surf properties for sale near Manu Bay with International Surf Properties.
Local Knowledge
Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
Raglan (Manu Bay): Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Raglan?
Raglan is a left-hand point break near Manu Bay in New Zealand. Its GPS coordinates are -37.8230, 174.8050.
When is the best time to surf Raglan?
The best season to surf Raglan is Year-round, best in autumn and winter. Tide: all tides; best on a pushing tide. Consistency: consistent through the season.
Is Raglan good for beginners?
Not really. Raglan is rated Intermediate, so it suits surfers who can already paddle out, read the lineup and take off on their own; beginners should start somewhere gentler. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
