
Surf Forecasts:
Loisell's surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, S swell with 3,382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 21 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
257 | 796 | 573 | 476 | 2171 | 1477 | 521 | 395 | 177 | 50 | 35 | 24 | 26 | 42 | 214 | 3201 | 2079 | 944 | 992 | 992 | 715 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:10PM1.90m | 9:25AM1.76m | 10:03PM1.85m | 10:18AM1.70m | 10:56PM1.78m | 11:14AM1.64m | 11:48PM1.71m | 12:12PM1.58m | 00:39AM1.64m | 1:08PM1.54m | 1:29AM1.59m | 2:03PM1.52m | 2:19AM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.22m | 3:11AM0.37m | 3:24PM0.25m | 4:05AM0.36m | 4:16PM0.31m | 4:59AM0.35m | 5:09PM0.37m | 5:52AM0.36m | 6:03PM0.43m | 6:43AM0.37m | 6:59PM0.47m | 7:34AM0.40m | 7:57PM0.50m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | NE 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
99 | 796 | 573 | 313 | 2171 | 1477 | 521 | 395 | 177 | 50 | 106 | 87 | 26 | 42 | 145 | 3201 | 2079 | 944 | 417 | 244 | 136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SSW 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 14 | — | SE 21 | — | — | S 12 | SSW 22 |
257 | 54 | 123 | 256 | 329 | 319 | 192 | 136 | 83 | 80 | 35 | 24 | 70 | 41 | 142 | — | 17 | — | — | 141 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 18 | ESE 18 | NNE 5 | ESE 16 | NNE 6 | S 11 | ESE 14 | S 3 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 21 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 |
58 | 5 | 81 | 476 | 13 | 30 | 14 | 25 | 18 | 35 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 214 | — | — | — | — | — | 188 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | N 6 | N 4 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
— | — | 1 | 6 | — | 4 | 29 | 18 | 3 | 26 | 2 | — | — | — | 11 | 46 | 196 | 382 | 992 | 992 | 715 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 16 | 37 | 31 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 122 | 132 |
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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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