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Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Loisell's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
19.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Loisell's this week:

The surf forecast for Loisell's over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 28th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 4th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 4th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
0.5
ESE
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
E
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
NE
1.1
S
0.9
NE
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.9
N
2.2
S
1.8
S
2.3
S
Period(s) (?)101099121010111110131016149101078813
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2455910674701251662222422043951491831488311377745493571686
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
NW
20
NE
15
W
20
SSW
15
S
5
NNW
10
NNE
25
NE
15
WNW
10
S
15
ENE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
SSW
25
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		offglasscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		offcross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:31PM
1.59
3:12AM
1.58
3:34PM
1.60
4:22AM
1.62
4:40PM
1.61
5:32AM
1.68
5:43PM
1.62
6:32AM
1.75
6:43PM
1.64
7:24AM
1.81
7:38PM
1.65
8:12AM
1.82
8:31PM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:39PM
0.34
9:16AM
0.46
9:43PM
0.35
10:21AM
0.46
10:48PM
0.33
11:25AM
0.44
11:47PM
0.29
12:26PM
0.42
12:41AM
0.25
1:23PM
0.37
1:34AM
0.24
2:16PM
0.32
2:25AM
0.24
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:20--
Sunset-8:24--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:19-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------------1---
Temp. °C202018242621202017232521212021272624181715
Feels °C (?)191917222319181917212519202022262623121112
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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 12 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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