Fairway Reef surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 04 May 2026 NZST
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Fairway Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fairway Reef sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fairway Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Fairway Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairway Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.8
N
6
1
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
12
1.6
ENE
13
1.5
ENE
12
1.4
ENE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
283
314
352
409
351
348
388
338
406
388
281
262
218
237
164
235
636
775
677
539
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
30
N
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:52AM2.48m
10:22PM2.57m
10:26AM2.44m
10:56PM2.53m
11:01AM2.39m
11:32PM2.48m
11:38AM2.34m
00:10AM2.43m
12:18PM2.29m
00:53AM2.38m
1:03PM2.25m
1:41AM2.35m
1:53PM2.22m
2:34AM2.34m
Low Tide
3:45PM0.65m
4:09AM0.80m
4:22PM0.70m
4:49AM0.85m
4:59PM0.76m
5:32AM0.90m
5:39PM0.82m
6:18AM0.94m
6:24PM0.87m
7:07AM0.97m
7:13PM0.92m
7:58AM0.97m
8:07PM0.95m
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
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7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
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5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
1
2
1
1
1
15
3
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
19
18
17
15
17
18
17
14
14
14
16
17
17
17
17
17
18
19
18
17
17
16
15
13
11
12
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
2
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.5
ENE
12
1.6
ENE
13
1.5
ENE
12
1.4
ENE
12
Energy kJ
10
10
9
2
2
8
9
8
338
406
388
281
262
218
237
477
214
636
775
677
539
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
14
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
1
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
NW
7
0.4
NW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
N
13
Energy kJ
4
3
3
4
4
2
14
2
13
12
11
164
235
176
37
12
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.9
NE
8
0.2
N
11
0.5
NW
15
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
13
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
4
4
107
10
112
2
14
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
NE
8
0.9
N
5
1
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.8
N
6
2.2
NNW
8
0.9
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
1
NW
7
1
WNW
4
1.1
W
5
Energy kJ
273
283
314
352
409
351
348
388
40
60
89
229
596
27
12
93
38
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
31
31
31
31
31
6
31
61
31
31
31
31
61
559
577
0
82
21
15
21
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
1
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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Information about the Fairway Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fairway Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fairway Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fairway 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 (Fairway 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 Fairway 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Fairway Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 40 km (25 miles) away.

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