Midway Beach
Gisborne · New Zealand
Surf spotgood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Sheltered bay beach, calm waves for learning. Best wind — N-NW.
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 | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from east — southwest |
| Coordinates | -38.677, 177.979 |
FAQ
Is Midway Beach good for beginners?
Yes, Midway Beach works for beginners. Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Midway Beach 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/midway-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Gisborne
- Waikanae Beach — Beach break in a gulf, beginners
- Gisborne Pipe — Reef by the harbour, advanced surfers
- 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