Loisell's Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.6° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, S swell with 15,004 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 16th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 19th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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423
1371
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1487
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NNW
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High Tide
5:55PM1.80m
6:09AM1.65m
6:46PM1.83m
7:05AM1.66m
7:34PM1.81m
7:56AM1.67m
8:22PM1.76m
8:45AM1.67m
9:10PM1.71m
9:33AM1.64m
9:58PM1.65m
10:21AM1.60m
10:44PM1.61m
Low Tide
11:12AM0.25m
11:53PM0.36m
12:05PM0.23m
00:48AM0.30m
12:59PM0.22m
1:40AM0.25m
1:52PM0.23m
2:29AM0.22m
2:42PM0.24m
3:15AM0.22m
3:30PM0.27m
4:01AM0.24m
4:15PM0.32m
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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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