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Last Chance Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Last Chance surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
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 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) 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 5.0m 13s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 2nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 2nd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Last Chance over the next 12 days.
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2349 | 939 | 1584 | 721 | 264 | 4508 | 5943 | 5898 | 2335 | 1633 | 761 | 1473 | 1652 | 5663 | 2416 | 1444 | 737 | 359 | 265 | 194 | 226 | 123 | 55 | 43 | 21 | 116 | 98 | 66 | 135 | 378 | 436 | 120 | 81 | 72 | 1834 | 799 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:51PM 2.01 | 8:23AM 1.87 | 8:46PM 1.99 | 9:21AM 1.83 | 9:41PM 1.92 | 10:16AM 1.76 | 10:38PM 1.83 | 11:09AM 1.67 | 11:35PM 1.73 | 12:01PM 1.58 | 12:29AM 1.64 | 12:55PM 1.49 | 1:21AM 1.56 | 1:51PM 1.44 | 2:10AM 1.50 | 2:44PM 1.43 | 3:00AM 1.47 | 3:34PM 1.46 | 3:49AM 1.46 | 4:21PM 1.50 | 4:36AM 1.47 | 5:06PM 1.55 | 5:22AM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:12AM 0.11 | 2:33PM 0.14 | 3:11AM 0.13 | 3:29PM 0.16 | 4:08AM 0.15 | 4:25PM 0.18 | 5:03AM 0.17 | 5:20PM 0.20 | 5:58AM 0.20 | 6:13PM 0.24 | 6:51AM 0.23 | 7:05PM 0.28 | 7:41AM 0.27 | 7:59PM 0.33 | 8:29AM 0.31 | 8:54PM 0.38 | 9:16AM 0.36 | 9:47PM 0.41 | 10:03AM 0.41 | 10:34PM 0.44 | 10:50AM 0.45 | 11:18PM 0.46 | 11:36AM 0.48 | |||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 |
| Sunset | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 16 | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 21 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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