Loisell's Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 22 Aug 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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,483 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
0
4
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
3
4
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
1.9
S
14
0.4
SE
13
1.2
S
12
0.4
SE
12
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
10
0.4
SE
12
1.2
S
16
1.3
S
16
1.4
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
14
1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
144
73
33
34
35
1422
42
418
39
212
90
38
790
879
1187
890
581
335
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
W
5
W
20
NNE
10
WNW
10
W
10
NE
10
WNW
0
WNW
15
NE
10
WNW
20
W
10
N
15
WNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:43AM1.42m
2:37PM1.44m
2:39AM1.40m
3:36PM1.45m
3:36AM1.40m
4:31PM1.46m
4:30AM1.43m
5:18PM1.50m
5:18AM1.47m
5:59PM1.53m
6:04AM1.50m
6:37PM1.57m
Low Tide
7:55AM0.51m
8:35PM0.59m
8:54AM0.53m
9:27PM0.58m
9:49AM0.50m
10:17PM0.55m
10:38AM0.46m
11:04PM0.50m
11:21AM0.39m
11:50PM0.43m
12:02PM0.34m
00:35AM0.36m
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:40
 mm
Temp °C
11
15
15
13
13
13
13
16
17
14
15
14
14
19
19
14
18
17
14
Feels °C
8
10
11
8
9
8
10
14
14
11
12
10
12
17
16
12
14
14
12
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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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