Loisell's Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.6° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,257 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 21st Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
3
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.2
SSE
10
0.6
SE
13
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.5
SE
14
1.1
SE
12
3
S
7
1.9
SE
9
2.1
SSE
8
1.8
S
7
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
802
517
400
271
103
203
288
163
125
97
341
920
612
563
338
277
169
524
270
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
NNE
20
NE
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NE
15
WNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
N
30
SW
40
SW
30
SW
10
SW
0
SSE
20
WNW
20
WSW
30
SSW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:07AM1.62m
9:27PM1.58m
9:51AM1.58m
10:09PM1.56m
10:36AM1.55m
10:50PM1.52m
11:22AM1.51m
11:31PM1.47m
12:10PM1.48m
00:15AM1.42m
1:01PM1.45m
1:05AM1.39m
Low Tide
2:45AM0.21m
3:03PM0.28m
3:28AM0.24m
3:45PM0.34m
4:09AM0.29m
4:28PM0.40m
4:49AM0.36m
5:15PM0.47m
5:31AM0.43m
6:07PM0.53m
6:17AM0.50m
7:02PM0.57m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:55
5:57
5:58
5:59
6:00
6:00
 mm
8
4
1
1
Temp °C
10
14
13
12
17
18
12
17
16
13
10
10
10
16
13
15
16
9
9
Feels °C
9
10
9
11
14
15
9
13
13
10
2
1
2
12
12
11
11
2
3
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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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