Indicators
Waikato, New Zealand
Point breakAdvanced
The outermost and most powerful section of Raglan's legendary left-hand point break, Indicators catches the full force of Tasman Sea swells and delivers the most challenging surfing in the zone.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
NW
Offshore
Tide
Mid
LowMidHigh
Season
March–September
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Left
Bottom
Rock
Shape
Long, open-ocean left with powerful walling sections and occasional barrels on the bigger swells
Length
200–400m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: Full exposure to open ocean swells, powerful sets, rocky reef, and a long paddle out demand advanced ocean skills.
Hazards
- •Very exposed to open ocean swell, sets can arrive unexpectedly large
- •Long paddle out from the shore
- •Rocky reef with strong surge
- •Cold water (13–15°C in winter)
Local Tips
- •Indicators only really fires when the swell is pumping, check the surf report carefully before the long paddle.
- •On a big SW swell all three Raglan sections can link for a ride that stretches over a kilometre, a once-in-a-season experience.
Location
-37.8006, 174.8686