Daniels Reef Surf Break

Daniels Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.30° S 174.80° E

Issued: 5 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Daniels Reef sea temperature is
16.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Daniels Reef surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ESE swell with 680 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daniels Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Daniels Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Daniels Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 28th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 28th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 29th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
1
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
0.9
E
10
1.1
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
162
153
153
159
159
196
680
158
225
378
325
244
230
214
149
151
114
106
78
106
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
SSE
10
SE
5
SW
5
S
5
ENE
5
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
5:35PM1.97m
5:44AM1.91m
6:21PM2.01m
6:30AM1.93m
7:05PM2.05m
7:15AM1.95m
7:48PM2.09m
7:58AM1.97m
8:29PM2.12m
8:39AM1.98m
9:10PM2.14m
9:21AM1.98m
9:49PM2.15m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.44m
11:48PM0.60m
12:04PM0.43m
00:35AM0.58m
12:50PM0.40m
1:22AM0.54m
1:34PM0.37m
2:06AM0.51m
2:17PM0.34m
2:50AM0.48m
3:00PM0.33m
3:33AM0.46m
3:40PM0.33m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
 mm
Temp °C
15
16
13
14
15
14
12
13
14
13
14
14
14
12
12
12
12
11
12
12
12
Feels °C
11
13
10
12
13
13
7
9
10
8
10
9
11
9
10
11
10
9
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
1
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
Energy kJ
125
162
153
153
159
159
196
250
158
3
3
2
230
214
149
151
114
106
78
106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.2
E
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.3
ENE
13
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
3
3
18
2
2
35
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
3
0.6
S
3
0.6
S
4
0.3
S
3
0.6
SE
4
1.8
ESE
10
0.8
SE
4
1.1
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
9
Energy kJ
9
6
8
10
2
12
680
20
225
378
325
244
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
5
5
3
4
4
4
68
5
77
68
68
68
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
5
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
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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 16 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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