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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 17 Jul 2025 NZST
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 (Jul 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 2.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 18) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 18th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 381 | 641 | 1880 | 1213 | 813 | 815 | 589 | 482 | 435 | 474 | 577 | 316 | 501 | 442 | 1150 | 1822 | 1889 | 2111 | 2291 | 2556 | 1806 | 1543 | 1235 | 1453 | 1311 | 1410 | 1744 | 1955 | 2179 | 2016 | 1653 | 1890 | 2089 | 1898 | 1847 | 3426 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:26PM 1.65 | 11:48AM 1.56 | 12:15AM 1.63 | 12:46PM 1.57 | 1:09AM 1.61 | 1:46PM 1.59 | 2:09AM 1.61 | 2:50PM 1.60 | 3:12AM 1.61 | 4:00PM 1.64 | 4:15AM 1.62 | 5:06PM 1.70 | 5:15AM 1.63 | 6:01PM 1.76 | 6:11AM 1.63 | 6:51PM 1.79 | 7:04AM 1.63 | 7:37PM 1.79 | 7:53AM 1.62 | 8:22PM 1.75 | 8:41AM 1.61 | 9:07PM 1.70 | 9:26AM 1.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:52PM 0.32 | 5:31AM 0.25 | 5:46PM 0.37 | 6:22AM 0.26 | 6:45PM 0.41 | 7:16AM 0.30 | 7:48PM 0.44 | 8:16AM 0.34 | 8:52PM 0.45 | 9:20AM 0.34 | 9:56PM 0.45 | 10:22AM 0.32 | 10:57PM 0.45 | 11:18AM 0.29 | 11:55PM 0.43 | 12:09PM 0.27 | 12:50AM 0.40 | 12:59PM 0.27 | 1:41AM 0.37 | 1:48PM 0.28 | 2:28AM 0.33 | 2:37PM 0.30 | 3:15AM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tue 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 |
| Sunset | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 25 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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