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Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
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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
16.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Loisell's surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, NNE swell with 5,233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with NNE swell.
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 (Jun 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Mon 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | |
775 | 1951 | 2787 | 2255 | 712 | 996 | 546 | 335 | 260 | 135 | 136 | 177 | 340 | 1048 | 790 | 249 | 93 | 48 | 16 | 1878 | 2488 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 7:32AM1.51m | 8:05PM1.62m | 8:14AM1.51m | 8:44PM1.61m | 8:53AM1.51m | 9:24PM1.59m | 9:31AM1.51m | 10:07PM1.57m | 10:10AM1.49m | 10:52PM1.57m | 10:51AM1.48m | 11:36PM1.57m | 11:38AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20AM0.48m | 1:31PM0.38m | 2:00AM0.47m | 2:09PM0.40m | 2:41AM0.47m | 2:48PM0.41m | 3:22AM0.47m | 3:28PM0.41m | 4:05AM0.48m | 4:09PM0.41m | 4:51AM0.48m | 4:52PM0.42m | 5:38AM0.47m | 5:37PM0.45m | |||||||
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | |
— | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | |
— | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
12 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 |
15 | 3 | 19 | 2255 | 712 | 996 | 546 | 335 | 260 | 135 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 486 | 249 | 93 | 48 | 16 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 15 | — | S 13 | NNE 11 | S 14 | S 5 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | E 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SE 16 | E 10 | S 11 | S 12 | E 11 | E 11 | N 8 | SSW 20 |
2 | 4 | — | 3 | 679 | 36 | 13 | 28 | 63 | 35 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 41 | 44 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 4 | E 12 | E 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 18 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 13 | — | NE 9 | — |
5 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 58 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 2 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
775 | 1951 | 2787 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 136 | 177 | 340 | 1048 | 790 | 1 | 5 | 514 | 2866 | 1878 | 2488 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 311 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
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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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