Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.5° 

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 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,008 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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16
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14
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15
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10
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11
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12
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12
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12
1.2
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11
0.7
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10
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9
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12
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11
0.8
NNE
5
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NNE
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NNE
7
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16
0.7
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14
0.6
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13
1.5
NNE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
153
21
1748
1980
1652
1076
690
350
178
92
42
21
12
33
26
41
183
181
123
170
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
ENE
25
WSW
25
SW
25
S
5
W
10
NNE
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
N
10
NNE
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WNW
5
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10
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:09AM1.74m
10:34PM1.71m
11:05AM1.72m
11:23PM1.69m
12:03PM1.69m
00:16AM1.64m
1:01PM1.67m
1:14AM1.58m
1:59PM1.64m
2:19AM1.52m
2:57PM1.61m
3:24AM1.50m
3:55PM1.58m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.33m
4:32AM0.24m
5:03PM0.36m
5:24AM0.25m
6:00PM0.40m
6:18AM0.29m
7:01PM0.41m
7:14AM0.34m
8:02PM0.40m
8:15AM0.40m
9:01PM0.38m
9:19AM0.43m
9:58PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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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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