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Loisell's surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 12 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
17.2° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 (May 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
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 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | E 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | |
1247 | 747 | 497 | 85 | 3163 | 3247 | 2379 | 1629 | 814 | 135 | 359 | 1281 | 848 | 747 | 566 | 416 | 469 | 404 | 318 | 168 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:58PM1.45m | 2:33AM1.58m | 2:55PM1.49m | 3:23AM1.61m | 3:52PM1.55m | 4:16AM1.65m | 4:51PM1.63m | 5:11AM1.68m | 5:49PM1.72m | 6:08AM1.72m | 6:45PM1.79m | 7:06AM1.76m | 7:39PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.51m | 8:39AM0.44m | 8:53PM0.51m | 9:31AM0.39m | 9:50PM0.48m | 10:26AM0.35m | 10:48PM0.45m | 11:21AM0.32m | 11:46PM0.40m | 12:15PM0.28m | 00:43AM0.36m | 1:07PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
12 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
 kJ | 1247 | 747 | 497 | 1077 | 63 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 370 | 359 | 1281 | 848 | 747 | 566 | 416 | 56 | 404 | 318 | 168 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 16 | E 9 | S 24 | SSW 21 | E 9 | SSW 18 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | S 16 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 140 | 128 | 339 | 85 | 44 | 90 | 42 | 31 | 3 | 135 | 192 | 93 | 121 | 117 | 82 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 36 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | NNE 10 | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | S 16 | S 21 | S 19 | NE 9 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 48 | 12 | 118 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 9 | — | — | 55 | 57 | — | — | 21 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 75 | 72 | 35 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | — | S 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 193 | 3163 | 3247 | 2379 | 1629 | 814 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 469 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 35 | 91 | 96 | 96 | 18 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 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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