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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 11 am Thursday 10 Jul 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 Thursday (Jul 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6ft and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 10s. Another secondary swell of 2ft and 4s 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 8ft 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Last Chance over the next 12 days.
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 818 | 732 | 715 | 881 | 1505 | 1017 | 884 | 1284 | 821 | 761 | 734 | 622 | 549 | 453 | 413 | 341 | 300 | 742 | 584 | 965 | 744 | 755 | 503 | 386 | 928 | 880 | 1302 | 2221 | 681 | 536 | 435 | 341 | 565 | 517 | 591 | 517 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:23PM 5.28 | 5:40AM 4.89 | 6:10PM 5.32 | 6:30AM 4.89 | 6:56PM 5.38 | 7:20AM 4.92 | 7:43PM 5.41 | 8:09AM 4.99 | 8:30PM 5.45 | 8:56AM 5.09 | 9:18PM 5.48 | 9:41AM 5.22 | 10:07PM 5.54 | 10:28AM 5.35 | 10:57PM 5.58 | 11:18AM 5.45 | 11:49PM 5.61 | 12:13PM 5.61 | 12:43AM 5.64 | 1:12PM 5.74 | 1:40AM 5.64 | 2:12PM 5.91 | 2:40AM 5.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 11:09AM 1.48 | 11:38PM 1.44 | 11:54AM 1.28 | 12:26AM 1.21 | 12:38PM 1.08 | 1:15AM 1.02 | 1:23PM 0.89 | 2:03AM 0.82 | 2:10PM 0.75 | 2:50AM 0.69 | 3:00PM 0.69 | 3:36AM 0.59 | 3:50PM 0.66 | 4:24AM 0.56 | 4:41PM 0.69 | 5:13AM 0.59 | 5:35PM 0.75 | 6:04AM 0.62 | 6:31PM 0.85 | 6:57AM 0.72 | 7:31PM 0.89 | 7:52AM 0.79 | 8:32PM 0.89 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Temp. °F | 55 | 57 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 59 | 61 | 54 | 57 | 61 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 52 |
| Feels °F (?) | 48 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 55 | 48 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 54 | 57 | 48 | 50 | 54 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 48 | 48 | 45 | 50 | 48 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 61°F on Sat afternoon, min 52°F on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Mon afternoon, min 50°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 54°F on Wed morning, min 46°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.7in), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 54°F on Mon morning, min 46°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Sat night, near gales from the SSW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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