Karioitahi Surf Guide
Karioitahi in Raglan and West Waikato is an exposed beach break that only works when conditions are just right with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds blow from the east. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Surfable at all stages of the tide. Crowds are never a problem here. Take care of the strong rips here.
Karioitahi Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 18.1°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:
Monday, 16 November 2026, 08:32 Local time| lunes 16 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | glass | glass | cross- on |
cross- on |









