Daniels Reef surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 NZST
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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
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3PM. 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 Saturday (May 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.9
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
9
1.2
NE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
9
1.1
NE
11
0.9
NE
11
1.5
NE
13
1.6
NE
13
1.5
NE
12
1.2
ENE
12
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
61
120
169
225
210
187
260
286
163
721
825
667
371
223
154
93
66
153
289
233
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
30
N
5
WSW
10
W
10
NW
25
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
ESE
25
E
20
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:57PM2.13m
10:09AM1.99m
10:39PM2.08m
10:51AM1.93m
11:21PM2.03m
11:34AM1.87m
00:06AM1.98m
12:21PM1.81m
00:53AM1.95m
1:12PM1.78m
1:44AM1.95m
2:08PM1.79m
2:36AM1.97m
3:07PM1.84m
Low Tide
4:18AM0.47m
4:29PM0.37m
5:01AM0.52m
5:12PM0.43m
5:46AM0.57m
5:56PM0.48m
6:33AM0.60m
6:42PM0.53m
7:22AM0.61m
7:32PM0.56m
8:14AM0.58m
8:25PM0.56m
9:06AM0.52m
rain showers
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part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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light rain
cloud
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7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
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5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
2
3
5
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
18
19
19
19
18
18
18
18
18
19
16
16
16
16
15
15
14
15
15
17
16
16
17
16
17
17
15
14
14
17
17
15
10
10
11
8
10
10
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.6
ENE
9
1
NE
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
11
1.1
NE
11
0.9
NE
11
1.5
NE
13
1.6
NE
13
1.5
NE
12
1.2
ENE
12
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.2
S
3
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
2
61
105
2
3
2
2
10
286
163
721
825
667
371
223
154
93
66
1
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.2
N
12
0.5
NE
14
0.8
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.1
N
11
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
2
2
4
4
4
11
89
47
18
2
7
1
3
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
4
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
9
1.2
NE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
9
1
N
5
1.7
N
6
0.8
NNW
5
1
SW
4
0.9
SW
4
1
SW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.8
ENE
11
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
7
Energy kJ
109
54
120
169
225
210
187
260
49
198
32
36
28
35
29
21
153
289
233
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
4
4
Distance (km)
68
68
96
68
121
57
68
175
378
196
0
0
0
5
14
14
70
5
4
72
68
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
2
3
3
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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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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