Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 25 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Loisell's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Loisell's this week:

The surf forecast for Loisell's over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 25th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 27th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 30th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.4
NE
0.2
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.5
N
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1.4
ESE
1.2
NNE
1.6
SE
1.6
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
NNE
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)10991091313788778768810988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1499953946041176213311362241047516017929148822813363
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
5
NW
10
N
5
WNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
SW
10
S
15
ENE
10
SSE
5
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
ENE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:22PM
1.54
11:02AM
1.61
11:03PM
1.53
11:45AM
1.62
11:47PM
1.51
12:27PM
1.62
12:38AM
1.50
1:12PM
1.63
1:34AM
1.52
1:59PM
1.63
2:31AM
1.56
2:53PM
1.63
3:31AM
1.61
3:54PM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:23AM
0.34
5:00PM
0.42
5:04AM
0.34
5:46PM
0.39
5:48AM
0.36
6:33PM
0.36
6:36AM
0.40
7:20PM
0.34
7:31AM
0.45
8:10PM
0.33
8:31AM
0.47
9:04PM
0.34
9:35AM
0.47
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
Sunrise-5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43-
Sunset--8:30--8:31--8:31--8:31--8:32--8:32--8:32
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
------6291--2-2192----
Temp. °C232426202626221817161819171817171617161817
Feels °C (?)202124172424201817151717181616141212131715
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The above surf forecast table for Loisell's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Loisell's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Loisell's 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 (Loisell's) 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 Loisell's 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Loisell's, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 37 km (23 miles) away.

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