Loisell's Surf Break

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Issued: 5 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
14.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, E swell with 964 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 2nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 8th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 3rd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
1
1
1
3
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
11
1.7
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.9
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.2
NE
9
1.1
E
10
1.5
NE
9
1.6
E
9
2
E
10
2
E
11
2
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
615
524
575
874
964
933
726
526
365
288
262
355
412
271
221
230
351
381
784
934
834
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
NE
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
25
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
25
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
S
25
SSW
Wind State
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:19PM1.61m
8:25AM1.54m
8:58PM1.60m
9:03AM1.53m
9:40PM1.60m
9:42AM1.51m
10:21PM1.60m
10:24AM1.49m
11:01PM1.60m
11:11AM1.49m
11:43PM1.59m
12:03PM1.50m
00:28AM1.59m
Low Tide
1:44PM0.38m
2:15AM0.44m
2:23PM0.35m
2:56AM0.42m
3:03PM0.33m
3:39AM0.40m
3:43PM0.33m
4:22AM0.38m
4:24PM0.36m
5:06AM0.35m
5:09PM0.40m
5:51AM0.34m
6:00PM0.46m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
5:00
 mm
1
1
3
2
1
1
5
2
2
4
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
11
13
14
12
13
14
13
14
13
12
14
14
13
13
13
12
Feels °C
10
10
10
10
9
8
9
9
8
10
11
10
11
9
11
10
11
10
12
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
11
1.7
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.6
E
9
0.9
NNE
8
2
E
11
2
E
10
Energy kJ
615
524
575
874
964
933
726
526
365
288
262
216
188
188
221
211
351
381
99
934
834
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
21
1
E
9
1.1
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
NNE
9
0.8
S
10
1.7
NE
8
1.4
NNE
9
Energy kJ
257
189
121
22
11
8
16
3
3
4
5
5
4
9
152
230
331
216
115
401
286
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
S
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
13
Energy kJ
112
71
37
50
28
4
2
3
3
4
72
118
102
131
118
57
127
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
4
1.3
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
6
1.9
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
2
E
10
0.5
SSW
6
Energy kJ
38
86
90
237
355
412
271
784
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
4
1
Distance (km)
0
18
0
0
24
0
0
36
24
0
29
27
17
36
17
24
38
0
0
7
89
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
4
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
2
4
4
2
5
7
6
5
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
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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