Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 09 Mar 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
19.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Mar 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 12 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 9th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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 Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ESE
0.5
E
0.5
E
1.2
S
1.8
S
1.7
SSE
1.5
S
0.9
S
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
NE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.8
NE
1.5
NE
0.6
SSE
1.5
S
1.1
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)667688887688813138812989
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4120218637138326510512013623230732270059640226494342161159
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
SW
15
SE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
15
E
10
E
5
E
5
NE
25
NE
15
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
15
WNW
25
SW
5
WNW
5
NNW
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossglassglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:06PM
1.54
11:24AM
1.53
11:51PM
1.51
12:04PM
1.49
12:36AM
1.48
12:44PM
1.45
1:23AM
1.46
1:28PM
1.41
2:14AM
1.44
2:18PM
1.39
3:11AM
1.43
3:14PM
1.40
4:11AM
1.44
4:12PM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:00AM
0.35
5:25PM
0.31
5:42AM
0.42
6:04PM
0.38
6:28AM
0.49
6:45PM
0.45
7:20AM
0.55
7:30PM
0.51
8:15AM
0.58
8:24PM
0.54
9:09AM
0.59
9:24PM
0.54
10:02AM
0.56
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03-
Sunset--7:36--7:35--7:32--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:27
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---6----------1-1----
Temp. °C161918161616151616161819162022202322162122
Feels °C (?)141817141312121313151516141822202117141919
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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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