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Northwest offshore wind and east swell are the clean window.
It works at all stages of the tide, never gets crowded, and can be poor in light onshore wind.
Expect a broad, easy beach setup rather than a heavy point wave.
Surf GuideGisborne and Mahia
Mapere Beach
A quiet Gisborne-and-Mahia beach break near Mapere Point, with a low-noise feel, room to breathe, and enough consistency to matter when the east swell shows up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mapere Beach in Gisborne and Mahia.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationGisborne and Mahia, NZ
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