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Daniels Reef surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daniels Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Daniels Reef in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daniels Reef over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 98 | 54 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 356 | 302 | 376 | 320 | 416 | 287 | 272 | 287 | 176 | 136 | 204 | 412 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:24PM 2.08 | 4:48AM 1.96 | 5:22PM 2.11 | 5:45AM 2.00 | 6:12PM 2.15 | 6:35AM 2.05 | 6:57PM 2.19 | 7:20AM 2.10 | 7:39PM 2.21 | 8:02AM 2.15 | 8:18PM 2.21 | 8:42AM 2.17 | 8:56PM 2.18 | 9:21AM 2.16 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:49PM 0.47 | 11:08AM 0.38 | 11:46PM 0.42 | 12:02PM 0.35 | 12:36AM 0.36 | 12:51PM 0.32 | 1:20AM 0.30 | 1:35PM 0.30 | 2:01AM 0.26 | 2:16PM 0.30 | 2:39AM 0.24 | 2:56PM 0.31 | 3:17AM 0.24 | ||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | ||
| Sunset | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 6 | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | ||
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Information about the Daniels Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Daniels Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Daniels Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Daniels 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 (Daniels 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 Daniels 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.
Daniels Reef is 55 km (34 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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