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Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 15 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
20.5° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Jan 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
NE
1
NE
1.4
NE
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.7
S
2.1
S
2.2
S
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.4
SE
2.1
SE
2.4
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)9991166788678889888877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8361383176152791311492194205668649641012805589645551482478
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
N
15
N
10
N
5
N
10
NNW
15
SSW
15
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		onononcross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:36AM
1.48
4:35PM
1.46
5:32AM
1.50
5:28PM
1.46
6:22AM
1.53
6:19PM
1.49
7:07AM
1.56
7:07PM
1.52
7:47AM
1.59
7:51PM
1.55
8:26AM
1.61
8:32PM
1.57
9:06AM
1.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27AM
0.60
10:52PM
0.49
11:18AM
0.60
11:41PM
0.48
12:06PM
0.57
12:26AM
0.45
12:52PM
0.53
1:08AM
0.41
1:36PM
0.48
1:50AM
0.36
2:20PM
0.43
2:31AM
0.31
3:04PM
0.38
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05-
Sunset--8:31--8:31--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:29
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rain showers
mod rain
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-2136--21--2411-21---
Temp. °C212525202125181817161717171818171818171818
Feels °C (?)212324192225171714131213131413131415141617
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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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