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Raglan's surf shop since 1992... and home to Hughes Surfboards!
When globetrotting shaper and airbrush maestro Craig Hughes returned to New Zealand in 1987, it wasn't long before he started visiting his old haunt of Raglan. Securing work re-establishing the Town & Country brand, he soon moved with his young family to the then quiet west coast town, and not long after opened the Raglan Surf Co.
Raglan Longboards are New Zealand’s finest manufacturers of longboards, hybrids and classic surfboards. All boards are crafted on site at our Raglan premises, to the highest possible standards, using the finest materials available. We make a range of proven stock models or custom shape to the needs of our customers.
Te Akau is a beach break on a sandy beach with some rocks, located north of Raglan. There are several peaks along the beach to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and powerful. Good for intermediate to expert surfers.
Te Akau South is a beach break on a Rocky/sandy beach, located north of Raglan. There are several peaks along the beach to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and powerful. Good for intermediate to expert surfers.
Kiritehere is a left-hand point break on a rocky point with shingle beach, located south of the Marokopa River. The wave is nice and long with several sections to play - wally and punchy. Good for advanced to expert surfers.
Ruapuke is a beach break on a sandy beach with a rocky point, located just south of Raglan. Ruapuke is exposed to plenty of swell. There are several peaks along the beach to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is powerful with barrels on offer. Good for Beginner to Expert surfers.
Albatross Point is a group of four left-hand point breaks along a row of rocky points, located south of Kawhia Harbour near Arohaki Bay. You must have permission to cross land to access the bay or take a boat out from the harbour. Albatross Point needs a huge swell to bend around the point and reach the bay. The waves reel off with several sections with which to play. Wally, punchy waves and hollow barrel sections too. Leave this break to the experts. Caution: History of extreme localism.
Mussel Rock is a sandy beach break on the north side of the Raglan Harbour Mouth. There are several peaks down the beach with both left and right-handers, best around the rocks. The wave changes depending on sand movement, tide and wind. Can be fat or develop hollow barrels. To get there, you need to either paddle across the harbour inlet from the Raglan Bar or access by boat. Good for surfers of all levels.
Wainui Beach at Raglan is a beach break on a sandy beach. There are various peaks to choose from along the beach. The wave offers both right and left handers, and can get good hollow barrels with a bit of power. Best on a higher tide. Good for beginners to expert surfers.
Raglan Bar is a bar/beach break at the mouth of the Raglan Harbour. The wave offers both right and left handers, and can get hollow barrels, or fun fast waves when smaller. The wave is changable depending on sand movement and currents. Best on a lower, incoming tide. Good for intermediate to expert surfers.
