New Zealand
Waikato
All levels
Point break
Surfing Raglan (Manu Bay): Complete Guide
Raglan's Manu Bay is one of the world's longest left-hand point breaks — featured in the original 'Endless Summer' film and still a pilgrimage destination today. Whale Bay just around the corner adds a second world-class section.
Wave type
Point break
Skill level
All levels
Best season
March – November
Swell
SW
Wind
Offshore E
Water temp
13–20°C
Crowd
Moderate
Why surf Raglan (Manu Bay)?
Bucket-list left-hand point, friendly NZ surf-town vibe, and genuinely empty waves outside peak summer.
Beginner-friendly?
Ngarunui Beach is the local learner spot with sandy peaks and patrolled flags.
Hazards & local knowledge
Cold water, sharp reef on bigger days.
Nearby towns
Hamilton • Te Kopua • Auckland
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