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Wainui Bay Chalet

Very consistent Gisborne and Mahia beach break with a low-tide rising bias, a northwest offshore rule, and a tendency to get busy when it is on. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Wainui Bay Chalet in Gisborne and Mahia.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationGisborne and Mahia, NZ
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The Wave

This is a straightforward Wainui line: northwest offshore is the clean side, south-southeast swell is the trigger, and the best shape comes around low tide as the tide starts rising.

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Lineup Guide

This is a straightforward Wainui line: northwest offshore is the clean side, south-southeast swell is the trigger, and the best shape comes around low tide as the tide starts rising.

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

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