Gisborne Pipe
Gisborne · New Zealand
Reef by the harbourgood for advanced surfers
Short reef barrel on big S-SE swell. Best wind — N.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Reef by the harbour |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from east — southwest |
| Coordinates | -38.6745, 178.023 |
FAQ
Is Gisborne Pipe good for beginners?
Gisborne Pipe is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Gisborne Pipe today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#gisborne/gisborne-pipe. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Gisborne
- Waikanae Beach — Beach break in a gulf, beginners
- Midway Beach — surf spot, beginners
- Okitu — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Wainui Beach — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Makorori Point — Right-hand point and beach break, beginners and intermediates