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Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 08 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.3° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 20 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | S 15 | S 8 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | |
8 | 459 | 860 | 2305 | 1883 | 1321 | 939 | 679 | 866 | 1643 | 1739 | 1191 | 784 | 584 | 2120 | 1663 | 1814 | 1514 | 1749 | 1009 | 4574 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 11:19PM1.52m | 11:22AM1.44m | 00:08AM1.51m | 12:09PM1.43m | 00:56AM1.52m | 1:02PM1.43m | 1:45AM1.54m | 1:58PM1.45m | 2:33AM1.58m | 2:55PM1.49m | 3:23AM1.61m | 3:52PM1.55m | 4:16AM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM0.47m | 5:18AM0.53m | 5:21PM0.48m | 6:08AM0.54m | 6:10PM0.50m | 6:58AM0.52m | 7:02PM0.51m | 7:48AM0.49m | 7:57PM0.51m | 8:39AM0.44m | 8:53PM0.51m | 9:31AM0.39m | 9:50PM0.48m | 10:26AM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 |
 | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | 5:04 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 16 |
 kJ | 32 | 19 | 16 | 2305 | 1883 | 1321 | 939 | 606 | 334 | 260 | 1739 | 1191 | 784 | 584 | 2120 | 1663 | 1814 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 4574 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 10 | S 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | N 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 20 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 32 | 33 | 14 | 679 | 467 | 3 | 187 | 140 | 125 | 118 | 90 | 90 | 66 | 123 | 103 | 294 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SW 16 | S 15 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | S 16 | S 26 | S 24 | SSW 22 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 16 | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | — | 28 | 66 | 19 | 6 | 24 | — | — | 49 | 27 | 252 | 13 | 11 | 91 | 7 | 7 | 20 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 4 | — | SSW 3 | S 8 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | — |
| kJ | 216 | 459 | 860 | 147 | 59 | 10 | — | 3 | 866 | 1643 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 62 | — | 1514 | 1749 | 1009 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 96 | 24 | 18 | 96 | 24 | 18 |
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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).
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