Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 07 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
19.5° C
(Which is 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 Sunday (Mar 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 8th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 12th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
0.6
E
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.4
ESE
1.7
E
2
E
2.4
E
2.4
E
2.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)999986677886788991010913
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)103101846862322032262397289149290441829971882800539341472
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
25
NE
15
N
5
NNE
20
NE
15
WNW
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
1.59
10:24PM
1.57
10:44AM
1.56
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:05PM
0.23
4:19AM
0.30
4:45PM
0.26
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
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--
Sunset-7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:32--7:31--7:30-
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clear
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heavy rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181917202318191917161616161517181917202119
Feels °C (?)171515182016171714121212131115161715181819
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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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