Karioitahi Surf Guide
Karioitahi in Raglan and West Waikato is an exposed beach break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds are from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing 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, 16:17 Local time| Mardi 27 | Mer | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- on |
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