Karioitahi
Edit SpotAbout
there are hundreds of sand banks thtat offer a different wave type
Atmosphere:
respect the ocean, he respects you.
very spiritual place
Additional Info:
If you can surf here, you can surf anywhere
Location
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follow karioitahi beach road from Constable Rd,get out of your car and paddle out into the surf
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Private beach, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Karekare
18.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Piha
22.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Whatipu
24.88 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |