Manu Bay

Manu Bay is the first, and most popular, of the well-known Raglan point breaks. It is a long left-hand point break on a boulder beach. The wave reels across the whole bay, round past the boat ramp. The wave starts with a hollow drop in, into a barrel section, then works into a long wally section. It is hollower and faster on the lower tide. Jump off the rocks at the point, western end of the bay, to join the line-up. Be careful on the rocks. Good anywhere from 2-10 foot. There is also an outside section, further west round the point, called Boneyards. This is a shorter wave, but a good one to get away from the crowds. On an epic day, you can surf right through from Indicators, to Whale Bay, to Manu Bay. All the Raglan breaks are very popular and can get crowded, so know the rules and respect the locals. Best for advanced to expert surfers.