By Bodyboader, 27-10-2005 definatly worth checking out if you are in whangapoa and the banks arn't looking good there - it is usually about a third bigger at new chums as well. Take care if swimming. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives. The surf forecast for New Chums over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3PM. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. One of NZ's treasures. It is about 30min walk from nearest carpark and part of it is over lots of small rocks. The path is quite unlevel so not the easiest of walks (but, hey, I’m almost 70 and managed it! The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 10s. offshore in a sw wind. Including local swell, period, wind and pressure charts. Surf it on the lower tide on a nth, ne, or big east swell. New Chums in Coromandel is a reasonably exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf. No dogs allowed however. Detailed free 7-day surf report for New Chums Beach . This is a lovely beach, beautiful golden sand, great safe swimming. Offshore winds blow from the west. Great walk over the rocks to New Chums from the end of the road at Whangapoua. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. ).