Gizzy Pipe
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Fun left and right hand beach break, very close to town and can get very good especially in winter when most of the south swells hit Gisborne.
Low tide can serve up some nice barrells and crowd is usually not too bad. Like most of New Zealand locals are generally friendly if you share the waves around and wait your turn.
Pipe is popular with everyone and is often a venue for local and national contests.
Additional Info:
Best at low tide as high tide makes the wave quite fat. Can really turn on the goods when a big south swell hits and a NW wind is blowing off the beach.
Location
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5 minute drive from the middle of Gisborne city
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Roberts rd
0.16 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Cliffs
0.69 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
The pipe (midway beach)
2.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |