Daniels Reef surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 01 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Daniels Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Daniels Reef sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daniels Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Daniels Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Daniels Reef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 3rd Dec)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 3rd Dec)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 3rd Dec)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daniels Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ENE
0.3
N
0.3
N
1.4
N
1.9
N
1.6
NNW
1.2
SW
0.3
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
Period(s) (?)10101010161677951818161615151513131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)505050324745173361404685715012718116120520585875447
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
WNW
0
N
15
E
10
ENE
20
NNW
25
N
25
WNW
30
WSW
30
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
NE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:22PM
2.12
5:02AM
2.06
5:20PM
2.18
6:01AM
2.19
6:17PM
2.25
6:57AM
2.32
7:14PM
2.31
7:52AM
2.42
8:09PM
2.36
8:45AM
2.50
9:03PM
2.37
9:38AM
2.53
9:57PM
2.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14AM
0.47
10:52PM
0.29
11:14AM
0.42
11:47PM
0.19
12:14PM
0.34
12:42AM
0.09
1:13PM
0.26
1:37AM
0.02
2:10PM
0.19
2:32AM
-0.03
3:06PM
0.14
3:25AM
-0.05
4:02PM
0.12
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-8:22--8:22--8:23--8:24--8:24--8:25--8:27-
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232318192020222117181917202016242418202119
Feels °C (?)212117182020211813121314161715232217191919
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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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