Fairway Reef surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 28 Apr 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
19.3° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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)
0.2
N
17
0.2
N
16
0.3
N
11
1
E
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
ENE
5
2.4
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
19
22
69
96
203
182
143
113
742
583
349
187
265
301
244
172
144
85
78
60
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
NE
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
SE
10
SE
15
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
NNE
10
SSE
10
SE
5
N
10
ESE
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
High Tide
6:01PM2.46m
6:21AM2.56m
6:54PM2.52m
7:09AM2.57m
7:41PM2.57m
7:54AM2.57m
8:26PM2.61m
8:36AM2.55m
9:06PM2.62m
9:15AM2.52m
9:45PM2.60m
9:52AM2.48m
10:22PM2.57m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.70m
11:52PM0.75m
12:20PM0.65m
00:43AM0.73m
1:07PM0.61m
1:29AM0.71m
1:50PM0.58m
2:11AM0.70m
2:30PM0.58m
2:51AM0.72m
3:08PM0.61m
3:30AM0.76m
3:45PM0.65m
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
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6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
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5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
Temp °C
18
19
17
19
19
17
19
19
16
16
16
15
17
17
15
16
16
14
15
16
16
17
18
17
17
17
16
17
16
14
11
12
12
14
14
12
14
15
13
14
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
15
1.3
ENE
8
0.2
N
14
0.2
N
14
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
11
11
22
9
9
203
182
143
17
9
10
17
187
16
14
244
172
144
85
78
60
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
5
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
N
16
0.1
NE
12
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
8
2
5
14
14
9
26
11
9
17
20
6
8
2
2
4
12
12
18
14
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
17
0.2
N
16
0.2
E
10
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
16
0.2
N
14
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
15
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
22
19
8
10
10
15
21
7
3
5
6
2
17
3
2
3
2
10
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
E
3
1
E
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
5
2.4
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.8
E
7
1
ESE
7
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
5
2
69
96
113
742
583
349
111
265
301
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
1
1
1
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
31
31
31
31
31
6
6
6
31
49
49
31
31
31
7
7
12
7
7
12
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
7
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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