Goat Island Reef Surf Break

Goat Island Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.27° S 174.80° E

Issued: 11 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Goat Island Reef sea temperature is
17.7° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Goat Island Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Goat Island Reef surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NNE swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Goat Island Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Goat Island Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Goat Island Reef in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Goat Island Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.5
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
4
4
9
6
19
15
30
88
53
170
154
90
52
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
SE
10
SE
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
NW
10
W
10
W
5
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SW
10
E
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:44AM2.17m
5:25PM2.23m
5:41AM2.24m
6:21PM2.34m
6:38AM2.30m
7:17PM2.44m
7:34AM2.34m
8:11PM2.50m
8:30AM2.35m
9:05PM2.53m
9:25AM2.33m
9:58PM2.51m
10:19AM2.27m
Low Tide
10:40PM0.42m
11:10AM0.17m
11:40PM0.34m
12:06PM0.09m
00:39AM0.26m
1:02PM0.02m
1:37AM0.19m
1:57PM-0.02m
2:34AM0.14m
2:52PM-0.04m
3:30AM0.12m
3:47PM-0.01m
4:26AM0.12m
4:41PM0.05m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
 mm
1
Temp °C
14
14
14
13
14
16
14
15
16
15
16
13
13
14
15
12
13
14
12
14
15
Feels °C
11
13
13
12
13
16
13
14
15
13
13
10
9
11
12
11
10
11
9
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.1
E
5
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.4
N
4
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
2
1
5
2
4
4
4
6
19
15
30
88
53
170
154
90
52
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
E
5
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.1
E
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.1
E
5
0.4
NE
11
Energy kJ
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
5
2
2
2
2
10
22
3
37
1
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
14
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
20
Energy kJ
3
1
1
2
2
4
1
3
3
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
N
4
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.8
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
Energy kJ
5
11
2
9
5
5
14
10
2
3
3
13
21
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Distance (km)
81
72
72
72
72
193
95
193
193
75
379
124
146
12
2
2
2
0
0
37
72
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
5
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Information about the Goat Island Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Goat Island Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Goat Island Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Goat Island Reef 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 (Goat Island Reef) 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 Goat Island Reef 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.

Goat Island Reef is 59 km (37 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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