Waikanae Beach
Gisborne · New Zealand
Beach break in a gulfgood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Mellow city beach on Poverty Bay. 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 | Beach break in a gulf |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | -38.678, 178.008 |
FAQ
Is Waikanae Beach good for beginners?
Yes, Waikanae 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 Waikanae 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/waikanae-beach-gisborne. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Gisborne
- Midway Beach — surf spot, 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