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Surf GuideGisborne and Mahia

Happy Jacks

Happy Jacks is the Mahia Peninsula's reef-and-point setup beside Happy Jacks Boat Harbour, with a quiet access feel and a reputation for working best when northeast swell meets west wind. The wave is more access-driven than flashy, but it has enough character to stand out from the generic Mahia coastline. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Happy Jacks in Gisborne and Mahia.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationGisborne and Mahia, NZ
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The tide is not the main filter here, but the all-tide window means you focus on reef cover and the line on the point instead.

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The tide is not the main filter here, but the all-tide window means you focus on reef cover and the line on the point instead.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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