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Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
20.4° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s 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 12 days are 6.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 22nd Jan)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 22nd Jan)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 22nd Jan)20ft (6.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, near gales from the NE by Thu morning).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
!
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
1.3
S
1.6
S
1.8
S
2
S
2.2
SSE
2
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.9
SE
1.7
SE
1.4
SE
1.3
ESE
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
3
NE
4
NE
5.5
NE
2.2
NNE
3
NE
2.5
NE
Period(s) (?)889109988887714141479111099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)149196404585685732452414403328223151253492553799258168619811502971
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
25
S
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
E
15
NE
20
NE
35
NE
50
NE
40
NE
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononononononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoffcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:19PM
1.49
7:07AM
1.56
7:07PM
1.52
7:47AM
1.59
7:51PM
1.55
8:26AM
1.61
8:32PM
1.57
9:06AM
1.63
9:12PM
1.57
9:46AM
1.64
9:53PM
1.56
10:27AM
1.64
10:36PM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:06PM
0.57
12:26AM
0.45
12:52PM
0.53
1:08AM
0.41
1:36PM
0.48
1:50AM
0.36
2:20PM
0.43
2:31AM
0.31
3:04PM
0.38
3:12AM
0.27
3:47PM
0.33
3:54AM
0.26
4:31PM
0.29
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise6:00--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:29--8:28-
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cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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cloud
cloud
light rain
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cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
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clear
light rain
Rain (mm)
---123---1--1312153---5
Temp. °C171716181717181817171717181718192322232417
Feels °C (?)151312141414141413141415151414122321212214
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Loisell's, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 37 km (23 miles) away.

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