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Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
16.4°C
0.3° 

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 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with 1,076 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with S 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 Sunday (Nov 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 15th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 20th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 20th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
13
0.1
N
19
0.7
S
11
1.2
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
6
1.4
NE
8
1.1
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8
1.5
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
2.2
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7
0.9
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8
2.3
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7
2
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8
2
S
12
1.6
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12
1.3
S
13
1.1
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12
0.9
S
12
1.2
S
14
1.4
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
414
7
121
123
227
232
163
250
199
231
529
104
569
454
1076
674
564
336
215
610
813
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
30
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
N
20
N
20
SSW
10
W
25
S
20
SSE
5
NNW
15
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
ENE
0
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
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off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:20AM1.57m
11:27PM1.47m
12:06PM1.54m
00:09AM1.45m
12:54PM1.53m
00:54AM1.43m
1:41PM1.53m
1:45AM1.43m
2:27PM1.54m
2:39AM1.44m
3:12PM1.56m
3:34AM1.47m
3:59PM1.58m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.50m
5:23AM0.47m
6:06PM0.52m
6:07AM0.49m
6:54PM0.54m
6:53AM0.51m
7:42PM0.53m
7:43AM0.52m
8:29PM0.50m
8:36AM0.54m
9:17PM0.47m
9:30AM0.54m
10:07PM0.43m
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Temp °C
23
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16
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Feels °C
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11
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10
13
13
12
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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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