
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate 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 | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 12 | S 7 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
802 | 517 | 400 | 271 | 103 | 203 | 288 | 163 | 125 | 97 | 341 | 920 | 612 | 563 | 338 | 277 | 169 | 524 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 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 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 9 | NNE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | S 8 |
802 | 517 | 400 | 271 | 94 | 203 | 288 | 163 | 125 | 70 | 341 | 396 | 612 | 18 | 203 | 277 | 470 | 129 | 270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 13 | NNE 4 | S 9 | SE 12 | N 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 9 | SE 7 |
12 | 13 | 25 | 6 | 57 | 75 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 97 | 37 | 101 | 100 | 45 | 126 | 263 | 169 | 3 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | SSW 16 | NE 12 | SE 13 | NE 12 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | NE 8 | — | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | S 15 | NNE 9 | S 17 | SE 10 |
7 | 7 | 24 | 23 | 103 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 22 | 33 | 34 | — | 50 | 12 | 25 | 110 | 8 | 6 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | WNW 2 | NNE 5 | W 2 | N 2 | N 5 | N 5 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | — | — | S 11 | — |
— | — | 2 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 59 | 308 | 920 | 472 | 563 | 338 | — | — | 524 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 35 | 90 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 89 | 7 |
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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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