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Raglan - Break Data
Surf spot travel photo of Raglan
Photo: Sean Davey
Description
Raglan, 30 miles west of Hamilton, is the primary reason you'll be in New Zealand. Actually three separate points, Indicators, Whale and Manu plus a series of beachies, you won't regret your decision to buy a ticket south. The waves are world class, consistent and the town is real cool, not unlike Margaret River or Santa Cruz.
-- Derek Rielly 		Best Tide:
Low
Best Swell Direction:
SW
Best Size:
Four-to-eight foot
Best Wind:
SE
Perfect-O-Meter:
5 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
Sand/Rock
Ability Level:
Intermediate/Advanced
Bring Your:
Shortboard, gun
Best Season:
Winter
Access:
Easy.
Crowd Factor:
Crowded.
Local Vibe:
5. Good surfers. Give em respect and wait your turn.
Bicep Burn:
7 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)
Poo Patrol:
2 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)
Shark Danger:
5 (1=none; 10=bring an iron cage)
Places To Eat
Harbourview Hotel. Marlin Café and Grill. Hong Kong Kitchen. A variety of treats for all tastes and peculiar diets.
Places To Stay
A wealth of accommodation. Check out www.raglan.net.nz and make your choice.

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Things To Do
Fish, paraglide, mountain bike, sky dive, fly kites, play golf.
Surf Shops
This is a major surf town. Loads of surf shops. Try Raglan Surf Co, 3 Wainui Rd Raglan, 0-7-825 8988.

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