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Last Chance surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Apr 2024 NZST
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Last Chance surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Last Chance sea temperature is 17.9°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 18.8 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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Last Chance surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Last Chance sea temperature is 17.9°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 18.8 °C min: 16.3 °C)


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 Wednesday (Apr 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Last Chance in the next 12 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 17th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 22nd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Last Chance over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.6
S
2.5
S
2.2
SSE
2
SSE
1.6
SE
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
1
E
1
E
1
E
2.1
S
Period(s) (?)141515142117141215141413111111141413788815141312181514129999--
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)148104153146133546372178524399175156811088449643685265454046429256749621910230456732919616417016266000
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
5
WNW
10
E
10
W
0
WNW
15
E
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
5
N
5
N
10
ENE
10
NNW
20
SW
25
SSW
10
SSW
0
WSW
20
NE
15
N
10
SW
5
SE
10
W
5
W
15
ENE
20
N
15
N
20
N
25
NNE
25
N
10
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassonoffglassonoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
glassglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffoncrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:20AM
1.62
12:45PM
1.49
1:12AM
1.55
1:38PM
1.41
2:01AM
1.49
2:31PM
1.37
2:49AM
1.44
3:21PM
1.37
3:36AM
1.42
4:09PM
1.39
4:23AM
1.42
4:54PM
1.44
5:08AM
1.45
5:38PM
1.50
5:52AM
1.50
6:20PM
1.56
6:34AM
1.54
7:02PM
1.62
7:17AM
1.58
7:43PM
1.66
8:01AM
1.59
8:24PM
1.68
8:47AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:42AM
0.33
6:55PM
0.35
7:33AM
0.34
7:46PM
0.37
8:21AM
0.35
8:39PM
0.39
9:07AM
0.37
9:31PM
0.41
9:53AM
0.39
10:20PM
0.42
10:38AM
0.41
11:04PM
0.42
11:23AM
0.43
11:45PM
0.42
12:06PM
0.44
12:26AM
0.43
12:47PM
0.43
1:09AM
0.42
1:28PM
0.43
1:54AM
0.41
2:09PM
0.41
2:41AM
0.38
2:52PM
0.39
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Sunrise-6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48-
Sunset--5:36--5:35--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22
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Rain (mm)
---------12411-----------------------
Temp. °C161818161617152021181514131515141616141415131616141516141619192121151616
Feels °C (?)141716151515131718151110111413111212111211101515141313101115161819141111

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Sat 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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