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Fairway Reef surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 25 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (May 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairway Reef in the next 16 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 27th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 27th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairway Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | |
3578 | 3190 | 2479 | 1630 | 1045 | 502 | 349 | 230 | 211 | 152 | 118 | 93 | 73 | 57 | 52 | 89 | 119 | 349 | 854 | 2101 | 6269 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:36PM2.44m | 4:04AM2.56m | 4:36PM2.42m | 4:56AM2.51m | 5:33PM2.44m | 5:47AM2.48m | 6:26PM2.48m | 6:36AM2.47m | 7:14PM2.52m | 7:23AM2.46m | 7:59PM2.55m | 8:06AM2.45m | 8:41PM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:09AM0.72m | 9:26PM0.80m | 10:03AM0.73m | 10:23PM0.84m | 10:55AM0.72m | 11:20PM0.85m | 11:46AM0.70m | 00:12AM0.85m | 12:34PM0.69m | 1:00AM0.84m | 1:19PM0.69m | 1:44AM0.84m | 2:00PM0.69m | 2:26AM0.84m | |||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 10 | 68 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 | NNE 11 | N 13 | N 18 | N 16 | — |
 kJ | — | — | — | 1630 | 1045 | 502 | 349 | 230 | 211 | 152 | 118 | 93 | 73 | 57 | 52 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 11 | N 11 | N 18 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 119 | 177 | 112 | 175 | 136 | 149 | 114 | 56 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 3578 | 3190 | 2479 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 89 | 119 | 349 | 854 | 2101 | 6269 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 45 | 31 | 122 | 460 | 505 | 504 | 83 |
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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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