Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 02 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
18.9° 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 Friday (Jan 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 2nd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
1
NE
1
NE
0.7
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.5
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.8
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
1.1
NE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)788798666888998815814137
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12111611354154120136192135808687207138584855125814659
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
5
NW
15
E
10
WSW
10
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
20
S
10
S
5
SE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
N
5
NE
20
NE
5
SW
10
SSW
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:46AM
1.72
6:02PM
1.71
6:49AM
1.80
7:01PM
1.74
7:44AM
1.87
7:57PM
1.75
8:35AM
1.90
8:50PM
1.74
9:24AM
1.89
9:40PM
1.72
10:13AM
1.84
10:31PM
1.68
11:02AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:07PM
0.35
11:40AM
0.45
12:07AM
0.31
12:42PM
0.43
1:03AM
0.26
1:40PM
0.41
1:55AM
0.23
2:35PM
0.38
2:46AM
0.23
3:27PM
0.36
3:37AM
0.26
4:18PM
0.34
4:27AM
0.30
5:08PM
0.33
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
Sunrise-5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50-
Sunset--8:32--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192421181817171617161818161919172021182020
Feels °C (?)182220181816151315161716151616162019192019
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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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