New Wave NZ Surfboards

New Wave NZ Surfboards New Wave NZ Surfboards, located at 189 Awapuni rd, only 400M from Midway beach! We are your one stop

New Wave shapers Ralph Blake & Vish Lalla come from opposite ends of the world but have ended up together in Gisborne, the small town mecca of New Zealand surfing, keeping alive a tradition of style, innovation and quality craftmanship. Ralph, one of the most experienced surfboard shapers in New Zealand has been making boards in Gisborne since the 70s when he established New Wave. He has also shaped for several international brands such as Al Merrick, Quick Silver and Town and Country. Over the past 40 years as Gisborne surfers made their mark at a national and international level, more often than not it was on a board shaped by Ralph. Vish began his surfboard building career over twenty years ago working for a local shaper in his home country of Trinidad and Tobago. He learnt everything he could from ding repairs to sanding, glassing and shaping. He moved to New Zealand in 2005 and eventually established his own surfboard labels before teaming up with Ralph Blake at New Wave. In a sport where competitors and everyday rippers are looking to their equipment to provide them with a edge, has meant knowing what boards suits best certain conditions, maintaining a high standard of craftmanship and staying on top of the latest developments in design and materials. But as well as shaping boards for a long line of the country's top surfers, New Wave has been turning out board for weekend warriors and everyday enthusiasts. Ralph and Vish's combined experience and knowledge mean they work with individuals to make sure they will have the board that will allow them to get the most of out their surfing. Our aim is to offer high quality boards at a affordable price. " We offer a combination of expertise precise craftmanship - and a love of surfing to create your magic board." Come in and have a chat to us about custom building your board. We make boards to your specifications, and if you have something in mind but aren't sure, both Ralph and Vish have the experience and knowledge to help you chose the style of board that suits your surfing and the waves you mostly ride. We use the latest technology from Precision Shaper Systems US on our new CNC shaping machine to build and design the right board for you.

Hot pink grom board with a winged tail for easy turning.This board is a great option for groms looking for their first s...
15/09/2026

Hot pink grom board with a winged tail for easy turning.
This board is a great option for groms looking for their first surfboard or progressing off a foamie. 4'9 x 18 3/4 x 2 1/8 20L

First Grom board for Taimi Storbeck Taimi chose her own epic pastel colours 🌸💛5'9x 19" x 2 1/4 26.7L
12/09/2026

First Grom board for Taimi Storbeck
Taimi chose her own epic pastel colours 🌸💛
5'9x 19" x 2 1/4 26.7L


The newest GROM II model. We tailored the rocker, outline and thickness flow to allow groms to get the most out of their...
08/09/2026

The newest GROM II model. We tailored the rocker, outline and thickness flow to allow groms to get the most out of their surfing while still making it look easy. A great option for progressing groms.
5'2 x 18/8 x 2 1/16 21L with a grom orange geo spray.


New grom board to hit the racks!Designed with a bit more rocker & refined rails for groms progressing from their first s...
04/09/2026

New grom board to hit the racks!
Designed with a bit more rocker & refined rails for groms progressing from their first surfboard to a board with a bit more of a performance feel to it.
With an inspired flames artwork
5'3 x 17 7/8 x 2 1/16 21L


Get ready to be bombarded with GROM boards! Lots coming out over the next couple of weeks. This quiver; 5'8 Yellow/ red ...
03/09/2026

Get ready to be bombarded with GROM boards! Lots coming out over the next couple of weeks. This quiver; 5'8 Yellow/ red fade is a bigger wave board with a bit more rocker & pulled tail (top). 5'7 with a red rail fade, everyday board (bottom) with some epic grips from


This is the way to kick off spring! Dan's 9'6 single fin with a purple resin tint.9'6 × 23 x 3
26/08/2026

This is the way to kick off spring!
Dan's 9'6 single fin with a purple resin tint.
9'6 × 23 x 3


6'0 Traveller board ready for some Mentawai waves.6'0 x19 1/4 x 2 1/2 30.5L
19/08/2026

6'0 Traveller board ready for some Mentawai waves.
6'0 x19 1/4 x 2 1/2 30.5L

Stoked for our grom Quinn with his first grom board!4'11 × 18 x 2 1/16 19 1/2 L
10/08/2026

Stoked for our grom Quinn with his first grom board!
4'11 × 18 x 2 1/16 19 1/2 L


Planning a surf trip?Check out our guide to all the essentials you'll need to pack for a stress free holiday.
04/08/2026

Planning a surf trip?
Check out our guide to all the essentials you'll need to pack for a stress free holiday.

Grab all your surf equipment from New Wave before you go on your next surf adventure.

23/07/2026

50% off all C-skins boots, gloves & hoods!
Limited stock & sizes.

Address

189 Awapuni Road
Gisborne
4010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

06 8671439

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