Surf Hire in Gisborne

Surf Hire in Gisborne

Why Surf in Gisborne?

Located on New Zealand's legendary East Coast, Gisborne is one of the country's premier surfing destinations. With consistent waves, beautiful beaches, and beginner-friendly breaks, it's the perfect place to enjoy the sport that defines our coastline.

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Gisborne offers consistent swell, uncrowded beaches, and waves to suit every skill level. From mellow beginner breaks to fun waves for progressing surfers, there's always somewhere to paddle out.

Surfing isn't just a holiday activity here—it's a way of life. Early morning surf checks, sandy feet, salty hair, and chasing the next perfect wave are all part of living on the East Coast.

Surf Board & Wetsuit Hire in Gisborne

Looking for the best surf hire in Gisborne? You've come to the right place. We are located an easy 400M stroll to Gisborne town beach Midway.

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Whether you're visiting Gisborne for a weekend or you're a local ready to give surfing a go, come and experience why Gisborne is one of New Zealand's best places  to surf. We'll supply the equipment & local knowledge.

We offer surfboard, body board & wetsuit hire. We have a variety of surfboards and wetsuits to hire for ages 5+ from our surf shop which is located just 400M from Midway (Town) beach. We have a wide range of foamie's (soft top surfboards) and hardboard shortboards to longboards. Our staff are happy to recommend the right size board for you and suggest the best surf spot from our many awesome surf beaches.

FAQ

How do I book?

You can get in touch via phone call, text, email or pop into our store @ 189 Awapuni road Gisborne.

Please note day rental duration runs between our business operation hours (9.00am - 5.00pm weekdays 9 - 1 Saturday) We are a family run business and are closed Sunday's and some public holiday's. Over summer we are open for extended hours. Check our socials for any recent updates. Contact us for long term rentals for a better deal.

 We also offer secure storage of your valuables for a stress free surf! 

All rentals require a credit or debit card pre authorization as security in case of damage or loss of equipment. 



    Do you sell surfboards/ second hand surfboards and wetsuits?


Yes. We sell a wide range of surfboards from fun foam boards to fibreglass boards & higher volume beginner boards. Also checkout our second hand board rack for some great deals on used surfboards. We also sell wetsuits for groms to adults in different styles & budgets,

    What else is there to do in Gisborne?

Discover why visitors come to Gisborne for its sunshine and famous beaches but stay for its sense of community, amazing beaches and ties with its Māori heritage. See here for what else to do in Gisborne






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Posted: Monday 5 October 2026