
Surf Forecasts:
Daniels Reef surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, N swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daniels Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | ESE 5 | E 7 | E 6 | NNE 14 | N 16 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | E 18 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 16 | NE 16 | N 6 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 11 | 59 | 59 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 194 | 636 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:21PM2.21m | 9:37AM2.06m | 9:59PM2.22m | 10:19AM2.07m | 10:38PM2.21m | 11:02AM2.08m | 11:20PM2.19m | 11:49AM2.08m | 00:06AM2.16m | 12:39PM2.07m | 00:56AM2.12m | 1:35PM2.07m | 1:53AM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:14PM0.29m | 3:46AM0.34m | 3:54PM0.30m | 4:25AM0.31m | 4:35PM0.32m | 5:06AM0.29m | 5:18PM0.36m | 5:48AM0.29m | 6:04PM0.40m | 6:34AM0.29m | 6:55PM0.44m | 7:25AM0.30m | 7:52PM0.47m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | NE 12 | NE 13 | S 3 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 16 | NE 15 |
12 | 6 | 2 | 59 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NNE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 14 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 11 | E 5 | NE 11 | — | NE 16 | NE 10 | N 13 |
9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 5 | NE 9 | E 9 | N 16 | NE 16 | NE 15 | E 7 | E 18 | NE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | — | NE 11 | — | NE 16 | E 5 | NE 10 | — |
10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | — | 10 | 1 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | S 2 | S 3 | S 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 8 |
— | 8 | 59 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | 28 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 34 | 194 | 636 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 72 | 68 | 5 | 36 | 14 | 58 | 99 | 176 | 14 | 223 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











