Last Chance surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 12 Apr 2026 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
18.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Last Chance this week:

The surf forecast for Last Chance over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s 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 16 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Last Chance over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
ENE
6
ENE
2.4
E
1.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
1
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.4
SSE
0.4
ESE
0.6
E
1.3
S
0.6
E
0.5
E
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)101211109141313121212111111141312121276
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3998908912785793544015904853001781328437406913048811272119161
Wind
(km/h)
55
ENE
70
NE
40
WNW
20
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
25
W
20
SSW
5
NW
25
NW
15
SW
10
NW
10
N
10
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:04PM
1.37
1:34AM
1.46
1:56PM
1.38
2:23AM
1.48
2:49PM
1.42
3:14AM
1.53
3:41PM
1.50
4:06AM
1.60
4:33PM
1.59
4:59AM
1.68
5:26PM
1.69
5:52AM
1.75
6:19PM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:13PM
0.41
7:50AM
0.35
8:06PM
0.38
8:38AM
0.31
9:01PM
0.33
9:28AM
0.28
9:55PM
0.28
10:21AM
0.25
10:47PM
0.24
11:14AM
0.22
11:39PM
0.20
12:07PM
0.19
12:32AM
0.17
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-5:45--5:43--5:42--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
251----------1------1
Temp. °C202121222019212117171716181815192018202119
Feels °C (?)131415191817191914111311141512161815161815
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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 16 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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