Loisell's Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.3° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 846 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loisell's in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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0
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2
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
1.1
N
6
2.5
S
8
2.1
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.3
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
10
0.4
NE
13
0.3
NE
14
1.3
S
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
9
9
4
3
91
846
575
402
367
269
227
156
80
57
74
61
29
177
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
NW
10
WNW
15
N
15
N
15
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
S
0
SE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
15
W
25
SW
5
SSW
25
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
00:40AM1.56m
1:22PM1.55m
1:40AM1.54m
2:31PM1.57m
2:46AM1.53m
3:39PM1.62m
3:53AM1.52m
4:39PM1.67m
4:56AM1.54m
5:33PM1.70m
5:54AM1.57m
6:22PM1.70m
Low Tide
6:46AM0.32m
7:26PM0.44m
7:49AM0.34m
8:32PM0.44m
8:53AM0.33m
9:35PM0.41m
9:55AM0.30m
10:37PM0.36m
10:52AM0.28m
11:34PM0.30m
11:47AM0.26m
00:27AM0.25m
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5:49
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Temp °C
13
17
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16
12
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Feels °C
10
14
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9
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13
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8
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12
7
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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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