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Low to mid and outgoing tide are the broader workable windows, with the northwest offshore setup still the cleanest call.
Surf GuideGisborne
Pouawa Beach
Gisborne beach break with a useful left-right mix and an access road that makes it feel more local than generic. It rewards a clean northwest offshore and the right tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pouawa Beach in Gisborne.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationGisborne, NZ
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Expect sand with a few rocky outcrops and keep an eye on the access track off Whangara Road.
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