Manu Bay
Manu Bay (Waireko)
A world-class left-hand point break made famous by the surf film The Endless Summer. From the rocks on the shore, you can watch top surfers up close.
Manu Bay lies about 8 km west of Raglan. It is a world-renowned left-hand point break. The bay became famous worldwide after the 1966 surf documentary The Endless Summer was filmed here, and on good days a single wave can run more than 300 meters. The coastline is rocky and unsuitable for beginners or swimming. However, the car park and the rocks along the shore are excellent viewing spots, especially photogenic at sunset. Further west are the equally famous Whale Bay and Indicators surf breaks, as well as the trails of Mount Karioi. Entry is free, but parking spaces are limited.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Whale Bay & Indicators
- Raglan & Ngarunui Beach
- Mount Karioi
- Kopua Footbridge (Raglan Footbridge)
- Raglan Town & Bow Street
- Raglan Wharf
- Ruapuke Beach
- Bridal Veil Falls (Wairēinga)