Lineup Guide
Northeast wind and mid-to-high tide are the cleaner local read, while a solid south pulse is what gives the point enough wrap to come alive.
Park at the end of Kaiti Beach Road and treat the takeoff with respect.
Surf GuideGisborne and Mahia
Cliffs
The Cliff is Gisborne's shifty left-hand point by the yacht club, a compact setup that lights up when the east coast pulse is big enough to bend around the rocks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cliffs in Gisborne and Mahia.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationGisborne and Mahia, NZ
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