The Island Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report and Surf Forecast
Nearby Spots
Current Surf Conditions
Local time:
Condition Rating
LOTUS Forecast
Surf Height
1-2FT
Knee to thigh
LOTUS Forecast
Swell
1.1FT9s
SSW200º
0.9FT10s
S172º
0.4FT13s
SSW209º
LOTUS Forecast
Wind
11KTSN
20kts gusts, Offshore
Model Forecast
Tide
2.4FT
Temperature
59°F
65ºF
3/2mm wetsuit
The Island Surf Forecast
LOTUS Model - our advanced surf forecasting system designed specifically for surfers...
The Island Surf Guide
Seven hours out of Auckland is the surf city of Gisborne. There are loads of quality, relatively uncrowded waves around the area. The coast is exposed to an 180 degree swell window, which means options. You'll be able to find The Island by driving to Sponge Bay road out of Gizzy. This is the coast's best wave and features a gnarly left that barrels over shallow reef. Walk out at low tide or paddle out at high. Read more