Daniels Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.30° S 174.80° E

Daniels Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Daniels Reef sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.1° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, N swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
13
1.6
N
6
2.2
N
7
1.6
N
8
1.2
N
8
1.1
N
8
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
1.4
NE
7
1.6
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.6
NNW
6
0.6
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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7
7
190
487
321
181
141
117
90
74
217
206
220
84
67
91
61
92
198
32
Wind (km/h)
5
N
20
N
25
N
25
NNW
15
NW
10
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SE
10
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
10
N
10
WSW
15
W
25
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:37PM2.08m
2:56AM2.06m
3:41PM2.12m
4:02AM2.08m
4:46PM2.19m
5:06AM2.12m
5:47PM2.28m
6:07AM2.18m
6:44PM2.37m
7:05AM2.24m
7:37PM2.44m
7:58AM2.29m
8:27PM2.47m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.48m
9:24AM0.29m
10:01PM0.46m
10:28AM0.25m
11:07PM0.40m
11:30AM0.19m
00:10AM0.31m
12:30PM0.12m
1:08AM0.22m
1:25PM0.07m
2:02AM0.14m
2:18PM0.04m
2:52AM0.09m
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7:11
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7:05
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5:40
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 mm
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9
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Temp °C
12
14
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12
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Feels °C
9
10
10
9
12
11
13
13
10
11
11
10
9
15
15
14
11
11
12
10
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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