Loisell's Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
15.1° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,950 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 17th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 17th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
1
5
4
3
2
2
0
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
12
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
15
1
ESE
17
1.6
ESE
16
1.8
ESE
15
1.8
ESE
15
2.5
S
12
1.7
ESE
14
1.7
ESE
14
1.4
SE
14
1.3
ESE
13
2.1
S
8
2
S
11
1.8
S
11
1.8
S
11
1.4
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
25
79
61
56
56
222
543
1230
1450
1507
1985
1244
1049
743
572
625
881
755
734
300
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
N
10
NW
10
W
5
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
S
10
W
5
NNW
5
NE
15
SW
20
SW
25
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:15PM1.85m
6:27AM1.75m
7:07PM1.90m
7:22AM1.75m
7:57PM1.91m
8:15AM1.74m
8:47PM1.87m
9:06AM1.72m
9:38PM1.81m
9:58AM1.68m
10:28PM1.74m
10:50AM1.63m
11:17PM1.67m
Low Tide
11:33AM0.28m
00:09AM0.41m
12:27PM0.23m
1:07AM0.37m
1:19PM0.21m
2:01AM0.33m
2:11PM0.22m
2:52AM0.30m
3:03PM0.25m
3:43AM0.28m
3:54PM0.30m
4:32AM0.28m
4:44PM0.35m
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7:20
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7:20
7:20
7:18
7:18
7:18
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5:02
5:04
5:05
5:06
5:06
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5:07
 mm
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17
6
1
Temp °C
14
15
13
16
17
13
15
14
14
13
12
10
13
14
10
13
12
11
11
12
12
Feels °C
11
13
11
15
16
11
11
11
11
10
8
8
11
12
7
9
7
6
7
8
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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