Kiritihere.

Kiritihere sits at the mouth of the Marokopa River on the remote Waikato coast, south of Raglan. The left-hand point break peels over a mix of uneven reef and sand, producing sectiony walls that link up best at higher tides when the water covers the shallow patches and the wave gains its defining power. Rides can stretch 200 to 500 metres on a solid SW to NW swell, though the sectiony nature of the break means threading the full distance requires reading each section as it opens. The wave is fast and suited to intermediate surfers who can handle a raw, powerful point without the barrel intensity of the more famous Raglan setup to the north. Easterly winds are offshore here, keeping faces clean when conditions align. The Waikato coast picks up swell reliably, but the remote location and lack of infrastructure mean crowds are rare even on good days. The adjacent Marokopa Beach produces thumping beachbreak peaks when winds cooperate, offering a backup option on the same trip. Rip currents run near the rivermouth, sharks are present in the region, and submerged reef sections demand awareness, particularly at lower tidal stages when the reef is most exposed. The drive in rewards commitment: this stretch of coast sees a fraction of the traffic that Raglan does, making it a genuine uncrowded alternative for surfers willing to explore.

Sectiony walls that link best when tide covers the shallow reef patches.