Surf spots in Gisborne

3 spots within 6 km of Gisborne: 3 beach breaks.

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Best spots today in Gisborne

• Beginners: Stockroute (Wainui) (Fair, 0.8 m, cross-offshore around 08:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

• Stockroute (Wainui) · beach break, intermediate, best on SSE/S swell with WNW/W wind, all tides. Southern end of Wainui Beach with sand and rock mixing together. South-southeast swell and a west-northwest wind work, and it is shared with other Wainui peaks.
• Wainui Beach (The Pines) · beach break, intermediate, best on SSE/S/E swell with NW/W wind, mid tide. Gisborne’s main surf beach with strong sandbanks and reef at the south end, working on south-east swell with a north-west wind.
• Midway Beach (Gizzy Pipe) · beach break, advanced, best on SSE/S swell with NNW/NW wind, low tide. Hollow sandbank next to Gisborne city where a heavy barrelling wave forms on south-south-east swells at low tide.

When to surf in Gisborne

Best months for intermediate surfers: July to September. For beginners: June to July, September. The water goes from about 13 °C in August (5/4 mm hooded) to 21 °C in February (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).

Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Gisborne?

The best-known are Stockroute (Wainui), Wainui Beach (The Pines), Midway Beach (Gizzy Pipe). In all, 3 spots lie within 6 km: 3 beach breaks.

Where can beginners surf in Gisborne?

Gisborne is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.

When is the best time to surf in Gisborne?

For intermediate surfers July to September. For beginners June to July, September.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Gisborne?

The sea goes from about 13 °C in August (5/4 mm hooded) to 21 °C in February (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).

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