Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.3° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with 2,534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 30th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 30th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 30th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
15
2.2
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
12
0.9
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.2
S
15
1.9
S
13
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2405
2182
1423
971
775
555
376
177
85
67
56
181
614
1218
544
375
367
284
173
130
94
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
25
NE
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
5
SW
15
NE
10
NW
5
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
5
WNW
0
NE
5
ENE
5
W
5
SSE
15
ENE
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:33AM1.65m
10:00PM1.61m
10:21AM1.65m
10:50PM1.61m
11:13AM1.63m
11:40PM1.61m
12:10PM1.60m
00:30AM1.60m
1:11PM1.58m
1:25AM1.56m
2:14PM1.58m
2:28AM1.52m
3:17PM1.58m
3:35AM1.48m
Low Tide
3:36PM0.27m
4:00AM0.20m
4:25PM0.29m
4:48AM0.22m
5:15PM0.32m
5:39AM0.25m
6:10PM0.37m
6:33AM0.28m
7:11PM0.41m
7:30AM0.32m
8:15PM0.43m
8:32AM0.35m
9:18PM0.41m
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Temp °C
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14
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11
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Feels °C
10
11
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16
18
12
13
14
12
13
9
6
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7
11
11
11
10
9
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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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