Raglan/Ngarunui Beach

Ngarunui Beach is popular among families. There is a large car park, with public toilets and changing facilities situated adjacent to Trust Waikato Raglan Surf Life Saving Club at the southern end of the beach. Take care as deep holes and strong rips can occur throughout the beach. Always swim and body board between the red and yellow flags, and stay within arm’s reach of your children when in the water.

Ngarunui Beach is a popular site for swimming and body surfing during the summer. The primary beach access is situated at the southern end of the beach adjacent to Trust Waikato Raglan Surf Life Saving Club; a large car park, public toilets and changing facilities are provided. Deep holes and strong rips can occur anywhere along the beach, and become particularly dangerous during large surf. Always swim with a friend, and swim between the red and yellow flags.

Ngarunui Beach is surfed frequently and can have good waves in the right conditions. The beach break is best surfed around mid-tide in smaller swells. The majority of surfers will go straight for the point breaks to the southwest. There are several left hand point breaks that are considered some of the best in the country, and are also recognised around the world. Surf at the points is very common and they are surfed on most days. Raglan's point breaks can be surfed on any tide and are offshore in southeast winds

Surf casting is popular off Ngarunui Beach and from within the harbour, with trevally, kahawai, snapper and kingfish landed at these sites. Take care as unexpected large waves, deep holes and strong rips are prevalent throughout the beach. Boats can be launched from the boat ramp at Manu Bay which is accessed a few kilometres southwest of Ngarunui Beach. Always check the conditions before you go out, if it is rough do not go. Ensure you follow the five simple steps of the boating safety code here - www.findabeach.co.nz/besafe/boating-safety. Local fishing information and regulations can be found here - www.raglan23.co.nz/fishing-and-boating.