Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 29 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
18.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 29th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 2nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.4
N
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.4
S
1.7
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)121211118101051514131213131214131212119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9048335463232511308611413102237139894698792864610141003593333202221
Wind
(km/h)
0
N
10
ENE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
5
W
10
SSW
30
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
5
WSW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
15
N
10
N
25
NNE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:10PM
1.47
4:53AM
1.58
5:13PM
1.47
5:47AM
1.58
6:11PM
1.50
6:36AM
1.58
7:04PM
1.53
7:22AM
1.57
7:51PM
1.57
8:05AM
1.56
8:34PM
1.58
8:48AM
1.54
9:15PM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:11PM
0.36
10:51AM
0.38
11:09PM
0.35
11:48AM
0.34
12:04AM
0.34
12:40PM
0.29
12:56AM
0.31
1:28PM
0.25
1:44AM
0.30
2:12PM
0.23
2:29AM
0.30
2:53PM
0.23
3:11AM
0.31
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--
Sunset-7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:55-
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1-11-331-----------
Temp. °C212120232418191814151514141514171715202016
Feels °C (?)212120222319191410111112121312141412171614
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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.

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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