Waipiro Bay

Waipiro Bay is a big bay with several peaks down the beach, a point breaks at the ends of the bay. There are a couple of streams going into the bay and several groups of rocks in the bay, all creating some different breaks. Watch out getting into the water as there are some rocks in the bay. The south end near the streams is one of the best spots with a right hand point break. Its has a sucky take off into a short barrel. By Frog Rock the wave is short and finishes into some rocks. Waipiro Bay should be left to the experts. Waipiro Bay is fairly sheltered from the shoutherly winds.

Quality Rating: 

8

Optimal Swell Direction: 

SE

Optimal Wind Direction: 

SW

Tide: 

All

Wave Type: 

Right point
Beach break

Wave Size Min: 

2.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Wally
Fast
Hollow
Short

Beach Type: 

Sand
Stones
Rock

Skill Level: 

Expert

Crowd Level: 

3

Danger: 

Rocks

Directions 

From Gisborne head east on Wainui Road State Highway 35. Continue north to Te Puia Springs then turn right onto Waipiro Road, down to Waipiro Road. Coming into Waipiro Bay turn right onto Waikawa Road to reach the south end of the beach. You can find a spot anywhere along Waipiro Bay.

Nearest Town: 

Te Puia Springs

Nearest City: 

Gisborne

Travel Time from City: 

90mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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