Loisell's Surf Break

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Issued: 11 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
14.9° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 3,753 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
1
1
0
3
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.6
S
5
1.1
S
19
2.5
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.3
S
14
1
S
13
2.5
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
2.2
NE
8
2.1
ENE
8
3
SE
7
2.5
SSE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
618
402
177
58
25
11
16
18
882
3301
1675
637
324
662
589
558
536
798
825
432
621
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
SSW
5
NW
10
WSW
15
ESE
15
E
15
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
5
WNW
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:18AM1.70m
10:56PM1.78m
11:14AM1.64m
11:48PM1.71m
12:12PM1.58m
00:39AM1.64m
1:08PM1.54m
1:29AM1.59m
2:03PM1.52m
2:19AM1.55m
2:57PM1.50m
3:10AM1.52m
3:53PM1.51m
Low Tide
4:16PM0.31m
4:59AM0.35m
5:09PM0.37m
5:52AM0.36m
6:03PM0.43m
6:43AM0.37m
6:59PM0.47m
7:34AM0.40m
7:57PM0.50m
8:27AM0.42m
8:52PM0.52m
9:21AM0.44m
9:45PM0.54m
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7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
 mm
2
1
1
26
2
7
Temp °C
16
17
15
17
17
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
14
14
14
12
11
11
11
11
Feels °C
13
14
13
15
15
14
12
11
10
10
10
10
9
8
8
12
7
5
4
4
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
5
1.1
S
19
2.5
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.3
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
16
1.3
NE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2
E
9
Energy kJ
618
402
177
58
106
89
72
18
882
3301
1675
637
324
235
60
70
80
208
448
432
621
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
10
0.8
NE
10
0.8
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
S
4
0.4
NE
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.9
SSE
6
0.3
NE
8
0.4
ESE
5
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.6
S
14
Energy kJ
167
136
99
28
25
6
16
46
60
10
11
3
3
96
38
22
92
93
322
1092
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
6
0.2
ESE
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
NE
8
0.1
SE
14
0.3
NE
8
0.6
S
12
0.1
E
13
0.3
S
10
0.2
SSW
11
Energy kJ
4
10
22
79
4
11
7
9
112
3
18
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
0.7
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
S
4
1
NE
5
1.5
NE
6
1.8
NE
6
2.5
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
2.2
NE
8
2.1
ENE
8
3
SE
7
2.5
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
Energy kJ
19
33
37
4
4
9
43
141
256
662
589
558
536
798
825
400
110
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
1
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
16
16
16
81
35
35
35
35
37
292
36
0
35
35
89
96
35
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
6
7
6
6
4
4
2
2
5
8
4
3
6
5
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
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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