The pipe (midway beach)
Edit SpotAbout
it is a wicked spot with mean waves but you can
score better waves in gisborne
Atmosphere:
Respect the locals if they give you a wave take it
you wont get another one soon
Additional Info:
if it is big go to wainui it will be bigger and barreling
Location
Loading...Access
park your car at roberts rd or at the top of pipe (midway beach)
Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Beach break |
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Direction | Right and left |
Bottom | Sandy with rock |
Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Normal length | Short (<50m) |
Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | Unknown |
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Swell direction | Unknown |
Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
Tide | High tide only |
Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
Week | Few surfers |
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Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Roberts rd
0.16 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Gizzy Pipe
0.70 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Cliffs
2.12 miles away
Direction: | Left |
Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
Frequency: | Don't know |