Loisell's Surf Break

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Issued: 5 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, S swell with 2,236 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with S 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 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 30th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
3
SE
9
2
S
17
2
S
17
1.7
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
11
1.9
E
13
1.7
E
12
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
1.8
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
896
683
1255
2236
2236
1327
881
738
736
514
639
1127
792
655
536
526
448
382
274
227
229
Wind (km/h)
30
S
25
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSW
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
SW
5
WSW
10
ENE
5
NW
5
NW
15
NE
10
WNW
5
NW
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
30
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:22PM1.59m
6:22AM1.50m
7:02PM1.60m
7:06AM1.52m
7:40PM1.61m
7:47AM1.54m
8:19PM1.61m
8:25AM1.54m
8:58PM1.60m
9:03AM1.53m
9:40PM1.60m
9:42AM1.51m
10:21PM1.60m
Low Tide
11:44AM0.42m
00:10AM0.53m
12:25PM0.41m
00:53AM0.50m
1:04PM0.40m
1:34AM0.47m
1:44PM0.38m
2:15AM0.44m
2:23PM0.35m
2:56AM0.42m
3:03PM0.33m
3:39AM0.40m
3:43PM0.33m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
<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
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
 mm
2
2
1
4
Temp °C
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
13
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
13
14
10
16
16
14
Feels °C
6
7
7
8
9
9
9
10
8
11
9
10
9
9
9
11
12
7
12
12
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
0.9
S
19
2.1
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
11
1.9
E
13
1.7
E
12
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
Energy kJ
896
683
556
755
736
821
618
738
736
514
639
1127
792
655
536
526
448
382
274
227
188
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
2
S
17
2
S
17
1.7
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
12
0.9
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
121
75
2236
2236
1327
881
683
493
329
184
121
76
60
12
5
14
3
3
2
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
20
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
16
112
85
40
13
2
4
4
4
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
8
2
S
8
3
SE
9
1.4
S
8
1.1
S
8
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
N
4
0.9
N
4
1.2
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
6
Energy kJ
535
446
1255
217
135
3
13
28
72
135
229
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
1
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
96
96
96
35
35
7
18
17
0
0
35
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
36
38
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
5
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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