Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 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
19.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 17th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 17th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
4
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
S
0.6
ESE
1.5
S
1.8
S
0.5
ESE
0.7
S
0.4
ESE
1.7
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.8
NE
0.6
NNE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)131312121211111114912129116777877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)59042130418913461404115638090982794322314015659732978
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
25
W
20
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
SSW
20
W
10
WNW
15
N
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
25
NNW
15
N
10
NW
10
W
25
S
30
SSE
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:29PM
1.45
4:09AM
1.57
4:24PM
1.50
4:55AM
1.62
5:18PM
1.56
5:41AM
1.66
6:11PM
1.64
6:30AM
1.68
7:02PM
1.71
7:23AM
1.69
7:53PM
1.75
8:18AM
1.70
8:44PM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:16AM
0.48
9:30PM
0.46
10:08AM
0.41
10:21PM
0.42
10:59AM
0.34
11:13PM
0.38
11:50AM
0.28
12:07AM
0.34
12:39PM
0.23
1:02AM
0.31
1:28PM
0.21
1:54AM
0.28
2:17PM
0.20
2:46AM
0.28
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-5:40--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:34--5:31-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222116181916201914192015191917202013141314
Feels °C (?)201914131511161591617131516131817119814
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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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