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Last Chance Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Last Chance surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Last Chance this week:
The surf forecast for Last Chance over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Last Chance in the next 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 04) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 4th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 4th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Last Chance over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 63 | 44 | 61 | 186 | 142 | 116 | 80 | 60 | 58 | 176 | 284 | 294 | 1473 | 1603 | 1158 | 813 | 609 | 854 | 247 | 326 | 357 | 5026 | 2825 | 1884 | 919 | 628 | 705 | 2402 | 2053 | 1832 | 1293 | 944 | 779 | 701 | 1208 | 1434 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | on | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:01AM 1.59 | 8:24PM 1.68 | 8:47AM 1.58 | 9:06PM 1.67 | 9:33AM 1.55 | 9:51PM 1.65 | 10:20AM 1.53 | 10:41PM 1.62 | 11:08AM 1.51 | 11:36PM 1.61 | 11:59AM 1.51 | 12:32AM 1.61 | 12:55PM 1.52 | 1:27AM 1.65 | 1:53PM 1.56 | 2:23AM 1.69 | 2:52PM 1.63 | 3:20AM 1.74 | 3:51PM 1.72 | 4:18AM 1.78 | 4:48PM 1.81 | 5:16AM 1.82 | 5:45PM 1.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:54AM 0.41 | 2:09PM 0.41 | 2:41AM 0.38 | 2:52PM 0.39 | 3:28AM 0.35 | 3:38PM 0.36 | 4:17AM 0.31 | 4:27PM 0.33 | 5:06AM 0.26 | 5:19PM 0.28 | 5:57AM 0.22 | 6:12PM 0.24 | 6:50AM 0.17 | 7:07PM 0.20 | 7:44AM 0.14 | 8:06PM 0.18 | 8:39AM 0.12 | 9:07PM 0.16 | 9:36AM 0.13 | 10:07PM 0.15 | 10:33AM 0.15 | 11:06PM 0.16 | 11:31AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Last Chance Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Last Chance provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Last Chance can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Last Chance surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Last Chance) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Last Chance may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Last Chance is 38 km (24 miles) from the city of Gisborne. If you plan a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gisborne. Gisborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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