Raglan – Manu Bay in January
January is a good month for surfing at Raglan – Manu Bay (best: July, September).
Plan your trip to Raglan – Manu BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 15 rainy days
Raglan – Manu BayWaikato, New ZealandIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ HLZ 46 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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Gisborne – Wainui BeachNew Zealand · 301 km away · water 20°C2 m waves2
AhiparaNew Zealand · 330 km away · water 20°C1.8 m waves3
OpunakeNew Zealand · 200 km away · water 19°C1.8 m waves4
Wellington – Lyall BayNew Zealand · 390 km away · water 18°C1.9 m waves5
Dunedin – St ClairNew Zealand · 968 km away · water 15°C1.9 m waves6
Kaikōura – MangamaunuNew Zealand · 506 km away · water 17°C1.8 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Raglan – Manu Bay
- Green Wave Raglan. Surf & Stay 14.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Raglan – Manu Bay?
January is a good month for surfing at Raglan – Manu Bay (best: July, September). Waves 1.7 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Raglan – Manu Bay in January?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Raglan – Manu Bay in January?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Raglan – Manu Bay in January?
Around 22°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Gisborne – Wainui Beach (2 m waves), Ahipara (1.8 m waves) & Opunake (1.8 m waves).