Loisell's Surf Break

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Issued: 5 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
14.6° C

Normal for this time of year

Loisell's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Loisell's surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,297 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Loisell's this week:

The surf forecast for Loisell's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 3rd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
0
1
3
2
2
4
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.5
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.7
NNE
7
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
2.1
NNE
8
1.6
NE
9
1.2
NNE
9
1.2
E
10
2.2
ENE
11
2
E
11
1.9
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.9
ESE
10
2.3
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
874
860
930
749
526
367
249
247
237
165
468
371
211
268
1027
917
815
656
603
726
1024
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
NE
5
NW
5
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
30
NNE
25
NNE
5
NW
5
NW
10
NE
5
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
35
SSW
40
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
8:58PM1.60m
9:03AM1.53m
9:40PM1.60m
9:42AM1.51m
10:21PM1.60m
10:24AM1.49m
11:01PM1.60m
11:11AM1.49m
11:43PM1.59m
12:03PM1.50m
00:28AM1.59m
12:58PM1.53m
1:18AM1.59m
Low Tide
2:23PM0.35m
2:56AM0.42m
3:03PM0.33m
3:39AM0.40m
3:43PM0.33m
4:22AM0.38m
4:24PM0.36m
5:06AM0.35m
5:09PM0.40m
5:51AM0.34m
6:00PM0.46m
6:38AM0.35m
6:57PM0.49m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
2
3
3
1
14
4
6
10
Temp °C
12
12
11
13
15
13
15
16
10
15
12
10
12
12
11
13
13
12
13
12
11
Feels °C
10
10
8
9
10
8
12
14
8
10
7
8
10
10
8
9
8
7
8
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.5
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
1
E
10
1.6
NE
9
1.2
NNE
9
1.2
SSW
10
2.2
ENE
11
2
E
11
1.9
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
E
10
Energy kJ
874
860
930
749
526
367
242
247
237
165
181
371
211
312
1027
917
815
656
603
726
620
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
21
0.9
E
10
1
SSW
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
SSW
10
1.5
NNE
9
1.4
NE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
19
Energy kJ
50
28
4
16
3
3
3
2
4
4
9
143
227
268
306
354
295
80
86
59
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
N
8
0.1
S
13
0.3
SSW
19
1
E
10
1.2
NE
9
0.3
SSW
16
1
S
10
0.8
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NE
9
0.3
SSW
17
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
22
12
8
2
2
5
5
1
4
72
188
242
50
196
115
53
46
57
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.9
NE
4
1.3
NNE
5
1.7
NNE
7
1
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
2
NNE
6
2.1
NNE
8
0.4
SSW
3
1.7
S
6
1
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
10
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
3
27
92
249
73
45
275
468
3
212
69
383
1024
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
27
0
0
31
36
0
0
0
36
36
0
0
37
0
78
89
18
97
91
94
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
1
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
8
9
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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Information about the Loisell's Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Loisell's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.

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