Karioitahi Surf Guide
Karioitahi in Raglan and West Waikato is an exposed beach break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.
Karioitahi Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 16.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Karioitahi:
The best conditions reported for surf at Karioitahi occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.
Karioitahi Surf:
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 08:07 Local time| martes 27 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross | cross | cross- on |
cross- on |









