Karioitahi Beach

Karioitahi Beach

Waiuku, AUK, NZL
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

West

Best Wind

East

Best Tide

Low, Mid, High

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About

Karioitahi Beach is a black sand beach located in the southwest of the Auckland region, on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is a rugged and windswept environment, popular for activities including surfing, fishing, horse riding, off-road motorcycling and, most notably, paragliding.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionWest
Best WindEast
Best Tide PositionLow, Mid, High
Best Tide MovementN/A

Location & Access

AddressKarioitahi Beach, Auckland Region, New Zealand
City / AreaWaiuku
StateAUK
CountryNZL

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Karioitahi Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Karioitahi Beach?

Karioitahi Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Karioitahi Beach?

Karioitahi Beach is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Karioitahi Beach?

Karioitahi Beach works best on a west swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What wind is best for Karioitahi Beach?

The best wind for Karioitahi Beach is east.

What tide is best for surfing Karioitahi Beach?

Karioitahi Beach works best at low, mid, high.

Where can I stay near Karioitahi Beach?

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Where is Karioitahi Beach?

Karioitahi Beach is a surf spot in Waiuku, AUK, NZL.