Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 04 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
14.3° 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 Friday (Sep 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 11) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Thu
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
2
4
1
4
3
1
2
4
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.7
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.5
SSW
1.1
S
1
NNE
1.8
S
3
S
2.5
S
2
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1
S
1.8
ENE
2.4
E
2.1
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)109881378669815141211111012121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4662247336982202792491752175664240287912026975223951119170311421053
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
S
25
SW
15
W
10
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
S
10
W
5
N
15
NE
15
WSW
20
WNW
10
W
20
W
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:33PM
1.46
3:34AM
1.46
4:29PM
1.51
4:29AM
1.50
5:16PM
1.59
5:21AM
1.54
6:00PM
1.66
6:11AM
1.58
6:42PM
1.71
6:59AM
1.62
7:25PM
1.72
7:48AM
1.66
8:13PM
1.71
8:36AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:21PM
0.56
9:43AM
0.47
10:14PM
0.51
10:33AM
0.40
11:07PM
0.43
11:21AM
0.33
11:58PM
0.34
12:08PM
0.27
12:46AM
0.25
12:57PM
0.23
1:33AM
0.18
1:48PM
0.20
2:19AM
0.14
Thu
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:13
Sunset5:46--5:47--5:49--5:49--5:50--5:51--5:52--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----166-11------1---
Temp. °C171218181516109151691011912111214181314
Feels °C (?)1491514121373101345678671115811
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Loisell's (moderate winds from the NNW at Gisborne Airport 36 km from Loisell's). 1.2m 10s swell from the S to make surfable waves.

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20 km/h
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0.0
14.3
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Loisell's, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 37 km (23 miles) away.

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