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Wainui Beach

Wainui Beach

Waikanae is the main town the beach here is great for learning . Wainui Beach about 6 kms from Gisborne is the great spot for surfers of all levels . The best waves are found off the southern reefs , offering superb right and left breaks. The Island 1 km before Wainui has Gisborne’s longest tubes. There are two left hand reef breaks which work in big southerly swells,

Gisborne’s surf has attracted surfers since the early 1960’s. The coastline recieves ocean swells coming from the east and south so you can usually catch a wave at one of the local beaches. Dawn surfing is a buzz because Gisborne is the first place in the world to see the sunrise each day.

Makorori Point Whangamata 8 kms from Gisborne , which has all the qualities of a perfect surfing hangout. A righ breaks over a shallow reef system setting up a long sweeping ride . Watch for a south or south-east swell and waves around 2 - 3 metres from mid to high tide