Wainui Beach - Schools
Schools is the Wainui peak out front of Wainui Beach School on Gisborne's east coast, one of the named Wainui peaks on a beach that is renowned in New Zealand for fast, hollow surf. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Wainui Beach - Schools in Gisborne.
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The Wave
It wants the same east to southeast swell and west to northwest offshore flow that powers the rest of Wainui; mid tide on the rise gives the better shape, and it can get gnarly with rips, rocks, and crowding when it is on.
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Lineup Guide
Park on the Wairere Road side-street accesses and walk down to the school-front peak.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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