SURF GISBORNE SURFING
SURF COROMANDEL PENINSULA SURFING
Taranaki The New Zealand Surf Capital
New Zealand Surf Introduction
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
Makarori Centre is north of the Point and produces Excellent right
and left breaks that build over reefs and sandbars. The best conditions
are swells from the south or east at mid to high tide. North Makarori
also has the potential for Excellent surf in easterly swells. Pouawa
Beach Whangamata 19 kms north of Gisborne is another place an east
swells.
The East Cape north of Gisborne, is worth a visit as it offers some
excellent beach breaks at Tolaga Bay, Tokomaru Bay, Waipiro Bay
and Hicks Bay.