Karitane Beach
Karitane Beach is a beach break on a sandy beach. There are several peaks down the beach offering both left and right handers. Good fun, punchy waves. Good for Beginners to Experts. The south end is known as Karitane Pipe when it is firing and has quality right Barrels.
Optimal Swell Direction:
SE
Optimal Wind Direction:
NW
Tide:
All
Wave Type:
Beach break
Wave Size Min:
2.0ft
Wave Shape:
Wally
Punchy
Beach Type:
Sand
Skill Level:
Beginner
Wildlife:
Seals
Directions
From Dunedin head north on State Highway 1 over the hills. Just past the Evansdale Cheese Factory, turn right onto Coast Road to Karitane. In Karitane turn left onto Seaforth Street, then left onto Sulisker Street, and find a park along here.
Nearest Town:
Karitane
Nearest City:
Dunedin
Travel Time from City:
30mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
Facilities:
Toilets
