Gisborne – Wainui Beach in November
November is a good month for surfing at Gisborne – Wainui Beach (best: June–August).
Plan your trip to Gisborne – Wainui BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Gisborne – Wainui BeachGisborne, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GIS 9 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Where to go surfing in November →Questions
Is November a good time for surfing at Gisborne – Wainui Beach?
November is a good month for surfing at Gisborne – Wainui Beach (best: June–August). Waves 1.7 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Gisborne – Wainui Beach in November?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Gisborne – Wainui Beach in November?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Gisborne – Wainui Beach in November?
Around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2 m waves), Raglan – Manu Bay (2 m waves) & Opunake (2 m waves).