Loisell's Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.1° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with 4,579 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 (Jul 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 4.0m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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(10 max)
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ESE
13
2.1
ESE
13
2.3
SE
13
2.2
SE
12
2.1
ESE
12
1.9
ESE
12
1.6
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
12
0.6
SE
15
0.5
SE
13
0.6
SE
14
4
S
12
3.5
S
11
3.5
S
9
3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
1.4
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1250
1528
1847
1411
1197
964
689
469
394
320
268
186
139
85
127
4579
2605
1809
1635
1223
339
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
15
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
N
10
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:52PM1.54m
5:52AM1.49m
6:33PM1.56m
6:36AM1.52m
7:12PM1.58m
7:17AM1.54m
7:49PM1.60m
7:56AM1.54m
8:28PM1.61m
8:36AM1.53m
9:07PM1.61m
9:16AM1.52m
9:48PM1.59m
Low Tide
11:13AM0.45m
11:39PM0.52m
11:55AM0.41m
00:23AM0.48m
12:36PM0.37m
1:05AM0.42m
1:15PM0.32m
1:47AM0.37m
1:55PM0.28m
2:29AM0.32m
2:35PM0.27m
3:10AM0.28m
3:17PM0.28m
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5:14
5:15
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5:19
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Temp °C
10
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13
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15
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10
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Feels °C
5
6
7
10
9
8
12
13
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11
12
8
10
3
2
3
3
3
5
5
4
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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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