Wainui Beach
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A fun wave which barrels and is almost always surfable.
Atmosphere:
Wainui is a classic beach break which can be compared to Biarritz in France. Best when the surf is 3-4 foot on a northeast swell with a light offshore northwest wind.
Wainui beach consists of many different named breaks but when the conditions are right the whole beach pumps.
Location
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Head north out of Gisborne turn right at the sign marked Wainui Beach and to your left is Wainui beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
The rock
0.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Pines
1.49 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Sponge bay
1.80 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |