Beach

Manu Bay surf lookout

Raglan, Waikato

Famous left-hand surf break and a free grandstand view from the road.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min
Manu Bay surf lookout
Johnragla · CC BY-SA 4.0

One of the world's longest left-hand breaks and the reason Raglan became a surf town. You can watch from the shore without ever getting wet. Fish and chips from Raglan make a good picnic.

Good to know

  • Surf can be heavy, only experienced surfers should paddle out
  • Park at the reserve
  • Best swell comes in autumn and winter
Best time
Swell days
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed road, small car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

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