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Waikato, New Zealand

Manu Bay

Also known as Raglan

Intermediate Point break Rock bottom Peels left 0.6–3 m Any tide

New Zealand's most famous left-hand point break and one of the longest waves in the world. Manu Bay produces incredibly long, peeling waves that can wrap for over a kilometer when conditions align. Featured in 'Endless Summer,' it put New Zealand surfing on the global map. Best during winter swells with light offshore winds.

Hazards

RocksCold WaterCrowds

Conditions

Best swell
W, SW
Best wind
E, SE
Season
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Wave size
0.6–3 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-37.8083, 174.8167

Facilities

ParkingCafe

Sources