Daniels Reef Surf Break

Daniels Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.30° S 174.80° E

Issued: 5 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Daniels Reef sea temperature is
16.9° 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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NNE swell with 254 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with N 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Daniels Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 24th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.6
E
4
0.1
E
13
1.3
NE
7
1.8
NNE
6
1.4
N
6
1.3
NNW
6
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
ENE
9
1.2
E
9
0.9
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
73
41
27
18
11
6
6
6
9
4
151
254
144
134
87
67
92
108
234
130
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
40
NNE
25
N
15
WSW
5
WSW
0
SSW
10
NE
30
NE
25
NNW
15
NNW
25
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:15AM2.20m
11:44PM2.37m
12:11PM2.12m
00:37AM2.27m
1:08PM2.04m
1:30AM2.15m
2:05PM1.98m
2:23AM2.05m
3:01PM1.94m
3:15AM1.97m
3:55PM1.93m
4:07AM1.92m
4:46PM1.94m
Low Tide
5:34PM0.14m
6:14AM0.20m
6:28PM0.25m
7:07AM0.26m
7:22PM0.36m
7:59AM0.32m
8:17PM0.47m
8:50AM0.38m
9:11PM0.55m
9:41AM0.42m
10:05PM0.60m
10:29AM0.44m
10:57PM0.61m
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light rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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rain showers
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
 mm
6
19
5
2
14
3
24
Temp °C
13
14
13
16
17
16
14
14
16
16
15
16
16
15
13
14
15
15
15
16
13
Feels °C
11
12
11
13
14
15
13
13
14
12
11
10
12
13
12
13
13
11
12
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.2
N
5
0.9
E
9
Energy kJ
96
73
41
27
18
11
6
6
6
4
4
94
94
87
67
92
108
2
130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
NNW
4
0.6
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.3
N
5
0.2
N
5
0.1
N
7
0.2
N
5
Energy kJ
1
1
6
5
1
1
2
24
10
5
2
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
16
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
14
0.1
NE
12
0.2
ENE
11
Energy kJ
6
5
1
5
4
4
1
1
4
6
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.2
SSE
2
0.2
SSE
2
0.3
E
2
0.6
E
4
1.1
NE
5
1.3
NE
7
1.8
NNE
6
1.4
N
6
1.3
NNW
6
0.2
ESE
2
0.4
SE
3
1.2
E
9
0.5
S
3
Energy kJ
4
4
2
1
1
1
9
51
151
254
144
134
1
3
234
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
4
2
1
1
1
9
8
2
1
Distance (km)
3
3
8
8
14
14
302
68
68
68
72
72
96
78
0
0
31
87
87
57
61
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
9
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
4
4
4
7
5
5
5
4
4
3
2
4
5
9
8
9
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
9
9
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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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