Wainui Beach (Stockroute)
Gisborne · New Zealand
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The first city on earth to see the sunrise watches it over quality peaks — Wainui's shifting banks punch well above Gisborne's weight, with a fearless grommet crew.
Today's surf at Wainui Beach (Stockroute)
Updated 23:14 spot time
Wainui Beach (Stockroute) surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 1.0 m chest to head high, 1.0 m SE swell at 9.25 s. Wind up to 40 km/h NW. Water 14°C. Best surf window around 05:00 — good (4/5) with 25 km/h NNW wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
Local time · updates hourly
Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Know before you go
Best swell
S–SE & E
Best wind
NW–W
Ideal size
3–6 ft
Break type
Beach break
Best season
Year-round
Crowd
Moderate
Safety: A demanding wave: solid fitness, confident duck-dives and crowd awareness are the entry fee. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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