Daniels Reef surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 24 Apr 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
19.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daniels Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Daniels Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 24th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
7
2
E
7
1.2
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.2
N
14
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.4
NE
8
0.2
N
13
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.2
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
389
366
115
46
30
17
16
12
15
21
24
13
11
11
12
24
12
13
15
15
70
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
35
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
SE
5
S
5
SW
0
SSE
10
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
ESE
20
E
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:45PM2.08m
1:22AM2.20m
1:49PM2.00m
2:25AM2.14m
2:55PM1.95m
3:27AM2.10m
3:59PM1.95m
4:24AM2.09m
4:57PM1.98m
5:16AM2.09m
5:48PM2.03m
6:04AM2.10m
6:35PM2.09m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.27m
7:52AM0.38m
8:10PM0.35m
8:55AM0.41m
9:13PM0.41m
9:55AM0.40m
10:14PM0.44m
10:52AM0.37m
11:10PM0.44m
11:42AM0.34m
00:02AM0.43m
12:27PM0.30m
00:48AM0.42m
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
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5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:38
5:37
5:37
42
20
Temp °C
14
16
16
16
16
14
15
17
15
17
17
15
18
18
16
18
19
16
16
17
16
11
10
11
14
14
13
14
17
12
12
13
13
16
16
15
17
17
15
14
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
9
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.3
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
N
12
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
30
17
16
12
11
6
3
13
11
11
8
24
9
13
15
15
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
15
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
14
0.2
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
6
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.1
NE
13
Energy kJ
4
2
2
5
1
4
15
3
13
7
2
2
12
10
7
9
11
12
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
15
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
18
0.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
16
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
17
Energy kJ
1
5
2
1
4
2
2
1
1
1
6
3
8
10
12
10
8
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
7
2
E
7
1.2
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.3
SW
2
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.5
S
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.6
S
4
1.2
E
5
Energy kJ
389
366
115
46
1
21
24
6
2
1
3
2
2
2
6
10
70
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
Distance (km)
70
70
68
68
36
25
14
60
58
176
195
77
14
195
58
5
14
14
21
25
68
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
6
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
3
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
9
8
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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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