
Surf Forecasts:
Loisell's surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 6,143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with E 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
860 | 930 | 752 | 526 | 365 | 242 | 247 | 380 | 1035 | 615 | 239 | 340 | 408 | 552 | 500 | 459 | 402 | 402 | 384 | 326 | 5393 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:58PM1.60m | 9:03AM1.53m | 9:40PM1.60m | 9:42AM1.51m | 10:21PM1.60m | 10:24AM1.49m | 11:01PM1.60m | 11:11AM1.49m | 11:43PM1.59m | 12:03PM1.50m | 00:28AM1.59m | 12:58PM1.53m | 1:18AM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM0.42m | 3:03PM0.33m | 3:39AM0.40m | 3:43PM0.33m | 4:22AM0.38m | 4:24PM0.36m | 5:06AM0.35m | 5:09PM0.40m | 5:51AM0.34m | 6:00PM0.46m | 6:38AM0.35m | 6:57PM0.49m | 7:30AM0.37m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | |
4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 12 | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | NNE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 10 |
860 | 930 | 752 | 526 | 365 | 242 | 247 | 380 | 141 | 228 | 238 | 340 | 408 | 552 | 500 | 459 | 402 | 402 | 384 | 326 | 222 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 15 | S 21 | E 9 | NNE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
28 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 239 | 101 | 152 | 184 | 90 | 99 | 39 | 53 | 59 | 75 | 131 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 9 | N 11 | — | — | N 10 | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | — |
12 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 71 | 133 | 32 | 29 | 69 | 62 | 38 | 28 | 14 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | SE 3 | S 10 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 11 |
— | — | — | 34 | 99 | 220 | 77 | 84 | 1035 | 615 | — | — | — | 3 | 371 | 100 | 72 | 24 | 205 | 1210 | 5393 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 91 | 97 |
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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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