Loisell's Surf Break

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Issued: 5 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
15.0° C

Normal for this time of year

Loisell's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Loisell's surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, S swell with 2,734 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with S 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 19th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
0
1
0
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
13
1
S
16
2
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.5
NE
9
0.6
S
14
0.4
NE
8
0.7
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.9
S
19
2.1
S
17
1.6
S
16
3
NE
7
2
NE
7
2.1
NE
7
1.4
ENE
8
0.7
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
796
573
476
2400
1452
609
395
177
39
153
24
41
37
574
2551
1225
821
410
483
226
314
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
SW
0
SE
10
ENE
10
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
9:10PM1.90m
9:25AM1.76m
10:03PM1.85m
10:18AM1.70m
10:56PM1.78m
11:14AM1.64m
11:48PM1.71m
12:12PM1.58m
00:39AM1.64m
1:08PM1.54m
1:29AM1.59m
2:03PM1.52m
2:19AM1.55m
Low Tide
3:11AM0.37m
3:24PM0.25m
4:05AM0.36m
4:16PM0.31m
4:59AM0.35m
5:09PM0.37m
5:52AM0.36m
6:03PM0.43m
6:43AM0.37m
6:59PM0.47m
7:34AM0.40m
7:57PM0.50m
8:27AM0.42m
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
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light rain
clear
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7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
 mm
2
1
17
7
1
Temp °C
16
12
14
15
12
16
17
14
17
17
15
15
15
14
14
14
14
16
14
12
13
Feels °C
14
9
12
14
10
14
15
11
14
15
14
15
13
12
10
10
9
11
12
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
13
1
NNE
11
2
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.5
NE
9
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.9
S
19
2.1
S
17
1.6
S
16
1.2
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
1.4
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
796
573
256
2400
1452
609
395
177
39
153
87
41
37
574
2551
1225
534
263
184
226
155
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
12
1
S
11
1.2
NNE
11
1.1
NE
11
0.9
NE
10
0.8
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.1
SE
20
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
26
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
18
Energy kJ
54
123
260
329
286
167
136
67
80
35
24
71
69
173
16
3
3
13
163
314
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.4
S
16
1
S
16
0.1
SE
18
0.2
ESE
18
0.5
NNE
4
0.2
ESE
16
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
S
10
0.2
N
6
0.2
ESE
14
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSW
21
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
5
81
476
13
30
11
25
18
30
2
19
16
9
12
153
59
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
N
4
0.6
NNE
5
0.4
NW
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.1
NE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.9
ENE
4
1.6
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
3
NE
7
2
NE
7
2.1
NE
7
0.6
WNW
3
Energy kJ
9
33
23
17
2
1
2
2
1
2
26
159
312
821
410
483
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
1
1
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
0
37
27
30
35
35
36
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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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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