
Surf Forecasts:
Loisell's surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,922 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loisell's over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3922 | 2627 | 1149 | 1102 | 747 | 606 | 330 | 270 | 241 | 141 | 96 | 44 | 26 | 24 | 34 | 59 | 64 | 109 | 158 | 217 | 1321 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:55PM1.57m | 2:17AM1.61m | 2:58PM1.61m | 3:22AM1.64m | 4:08PM1.68m | 4:27AM1.68m | 5:16PM1.76m | 5:29AM1.72m | 6:15PM1.85m | 6:27AM1.75m | 7:07PM1.90m | 7:22AM1.75m | 7:57PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.51m | 8:29AM0.39m | 9:03PM0.49m | 9:33AM0.38m | 10:07PM0.47m | 10:36AM0.34m | 11:10PM0.44m | 11:33AM0.28m | 00:09AM0.41m | 12:27PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.37m | 1:19PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.33m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 |
136 | 58 | 1149 | 1102 | 747 | 606 | 330 | 270 | 241 | 138 | 92 | 44 | 76 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 64 | 109 | 158 | 217 | 1321 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 17 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 11 | SSW 16 |
— | — | 52 | 59 | 35 | 273 | 292 | 181 | 177 | 141 | 96 | 45 | 26 | 45 | 34 | 59 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 103 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 10 | — | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | S 9 | NE 10 | S 19 | S 18 | NNE 5 | — |
— | — | 46 | 25 | 127 | 33 | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 30 | 24 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 5 | S 5 |
3922 | 2627 | 526 | 197 | 77 | — | 52 | 34 | — | — | — | 24 | 64 | 59 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 40 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 96 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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