Loisell's Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.4° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 3,294 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 13th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 13th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
0
4
3
3
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
NE
13
0.4
SE
7
0.5
NE
9
0.4
ENE
8
1.7
S
6
2.3
S
15
2.5
S
15
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.3
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
10
0.3
NE
12
1
SSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
55
40
60
19
38
26
221
2276
2863
1814
1044
828
688
426
214
149
110
71
23
42
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
W
10
WNW
15
SW
10
SE
15
W
20
SW
20
S
10
N
15
W
25
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
W
15
ENE
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
25
SW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross
High Tide
5:33PM1.70m
5:54AM1.57m
6:22PM1.70m
6:48AM1.61m
7:09PM1.67m
7:37AM1.63m
7:56PM1.64m
8:22AM1.64m
8:42PM1.61m
9:07AM1.62m
9:27PM1.58m
9:51AM1.58m
10:09PM1.56m
Low Tide
10:52AM0.28m
11:34PM0.30m
11:47AM0.26m
00:27AM0.25m
12:41PM0.25m
1:16AM0.21m
1:32PM0.25m
2:02AM0.20m
2:19PM0.26m
2:45AM0.21m
3:03PM0.28m
3:28AM0.24m
3:45PM0.34m
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6:16
6:13
6:11
6:11
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6:07
6:05
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5:52
5:52
5:53
5:54
5:54
5:55
5:57
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6
Temp °C
16
16
12
12
12
10
13
13
8
15
14
10
12
15
12
16
15
14
17
16
10
Feels °C
13
13
10
9
9
8
7
8
6
10
9
7
9
13
8
14
11
11
13
13
6
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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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