Last Chance

Last Chance is a left hand point break on a boulder beach, located just past Lake Rotopounamu, across farmers land. The waves are fast and hollow, top quality waves. Suitable for intermediate to expert surfers.

Quality Rating: 

8

Optimal Swell Direction: 

NE

Optimal Wind Direction: 

W

Tide: 

Low
Mid
Incoming

Wave Type: 

Left point

Wave Size Min: 

2.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Fast
Hollow
Long

Beach Type: 

Boulder

Skill Level: 

Intermediate

Crowd Level: 

5

Danger: 

Careful on the rocks.

Directions 

From Napier, head north on Pandora Road State Highway 2, onto Meeanee Quay and Main North Road out of the city. Continue on State Highway 2 through Wairoa, then at Nuhaka go straight through the roundabout onto Nuhaka Opoutama Road. Continue straight onto Mahanga Road, when you get just past Lake Rotopounamu on the right. From here you will have to seek permission from the farmer to cross his land to drive down the hill to the point.

Nearest Town: 

Mahia

Nearest City: 

Napier

Travel Time from City: 

140mins

Road in: 

Seal
Gravel

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

FEATURED SURF BUSINESSES