Loisell's Surf Break

Loisell's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.45° S 178.30° E

Issued: 5 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Loisell's sea temperature is
14.8° 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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with 1,838 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.9
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
11
1.7
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.7
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
1.5
NNE
9
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
9
2.3
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
881
683
828
615
524
575
843
857
802
632
459
516
282
237
257
504
1532
346
245
497
1013
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
SE
0
WNW
0
WSW
10
NE
10
NW
5
NW
10
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
NW
5
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
NE
10
E
5
NE
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
10:24AM1.49m
11:01PM1.60m
11:11AM1.49m
11:43PM1.59m
Low Tide
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
4:22AM0.38m
4:24PM0.36m
5:06AM0.35m
5:09PM0.40m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
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
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
 mm
1
1
3
1
2
10
Temp °C
13
13
12
12
12
11
12
12
11
13
15
11
16
17
11
15
14
13
14
13
12
Feels °C
11
11
10
10
9
8
9
9
8
10
10
8
15
15
9
12
11
8
11
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.9
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
11
1.7
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
2.5
NNE
9
1.5
NNE
9
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
9
2.3
E
10
Energy kJ
627
643
828
615
524
575
843
857
802
632
459
516
282
237
162
123
1034
346
245
497
1013
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.7
E
10
1.2
E
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
SSW
10
Energy kJ
881
683
423
261
189
121
22
31
4
16
3
3
4
5
5
4
92
185
94
64
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
23
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
112
87
37
51
11
8
4
4
3
3
10
44
69
36
111
80
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.9
NE
4
1
N
4
1
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
0.2
SSW
3
1
NNE
8
Energy kJ
3
22
41
51
159
257
504
1532
1
120
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
4
Distance (km)
0
17
0
0
24
0
0
27
0
0
36
0
0
0
0
0
24
36
24
37
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
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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