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Best on SE swell and N offshore wind, with mid, high, and incoming tide.
It needs a decent swell to wake up and can get busy when it is on.
Surf GuideGisborne
Sponge bay
Sponge Bay is a Gisborne beach break between the city centre and Wainui, with several peaks, a sandy-rocky bottom, and a wally shape that can surprise from the shore. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Sponge bay in Gisborne.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationGisborne, NZ
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Drive down Sponge Bay Road to beach parking.
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