Waipaoa River
Waipaoa River Mouth is Gisborne's classic river-mouth power spot, with a punchy bar setup that can produce high-performance lefts and rights when the mouth lines up. It is fickle and local, but when it is on, it is one of the south-side river breaks that serious Gisborne surfers watch. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waipaoa River in Gisborne.
Live updates:
Lineup Insights
The Wave
West offshore is the clean lane and the river mouth likes a south to southeast pulse on a mid-to-high tide.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
Park at the end of Centennial Marine Drive, watch the strong currents and rips, and do not paddle out just because the bar looks tempting from the road.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
Get the full picture in WaveWise.
Stop guessing and start surfing. WaveWise analyzes live data to find your best upcoming sessions so you spend less time planning and more time paddling out.
