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Best with east offshore wind and southwest swell.
All tides work, but check the tide and waterline before paddling out because the beach can run dangerous rips.
Surf GuideRaglan and West Waikato
Karioitahi
Karioitahi is a rugged black-sand beach break on the southwest edge of Auckland. It is a long west-coast shoreline check with a raw local feel, lefts and rights, and enough openness that the wind and rip current read matters as much as the bank shape. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Karioitahi in Raglan and West Waikato.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationRaglan and West Waikato, NZ
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