World › New Zealand › Auckland › Karioitahi
Karioitahi 92.7
#421 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇳🇿 New Zealand · Auckland · near Pukekohe
Works almost every day, no off season, real size comes through.
Works all yearBig waveAdvanced
Surf score92.7 /100
Surfable days96% of the year
Clean days46% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell75% period 11 s+
Typical size1.8 m 6.0 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Karioitahi
The best time to surf Karioitahi is February, March, June. The season runs Feb to Jul. In February the water sits around 21°C, so pack a 2 mm shorty, and the typical wave is 1.5 m. The nearest airport is AKL (33 km) and the nearest town is Pukekohe (24 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97% | 38% | 1.6 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Feb | 97% | 65% | 1.5 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Mar | 100% | 62% | 1.5 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Apr | 97% | 45% | 2.0 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| May | 91% | 47% | 1.9 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 94% | 54% | 2.0 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 94% | 42% | 2.1 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 96% | 34% | 2.1 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 94% | 40% | 2.2 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 97% | 42% | 1.8 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 99% | 49% | 1.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 99% | 36% | 1.6 m | 20°C | 2mm |
Why 92.7
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
24.0
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
5.6
Water comfort 10%
3.1
Access 10%
9.5
The detail
Faces 250° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 61% of days. Mean peak period 12.6 s. Days over 3 m: 12%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 14%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -37.284, 174.654 (OpenStreetMap).
Spots nearby
Whatipu🇳🇿 New Zealand · score 92.0Karekare🇳🇿 New Zealand · score 92.0Piha🇳🇿 New Zealand · score 92.1Bethells🇳🇿 New Zealand · score 92.2
Compare Karioitahi with 5,700 other spots
Filters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.
Open the interactive profileMore spots good in FebruaryFilters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.