Fairway Reef surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 26 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
19.4° 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 (Apr 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (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 Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
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)
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
E
6
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
16
0.8
E
5
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.4
E
5
2.2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
41
17
13
11
11
19
28
145
186
136
134
111
113
659
493
337
256
233
264
326
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
5
E
10
SE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
S
10
SSE
15
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:59PM2.41m
4:34AM2.54m
5:03PM2.42m
5:29AM2.54m
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
Low Tide
9:55PM0.76m
10:34AM0.75m
10:56PM0.77m
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
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
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5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
1
Temp °C
19
15
18
19
15
19
19
17
18
18
17
18
19
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
17
18
14
16
16
14
18
18
16
16
17
17
17
16
14
11
12
13
13
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
E
5
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.2
N
14
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
E
10
Energy kJ
75
41
17
10
5
11
11
22
145
186
136
134
111
17
9
10
17
4
16
264
326
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
14
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
12
0.2
N
14
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
16
14
14
13
11
8
8
2
9
9
9
11
11
9
7
5
6
2
6
14
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
5
0.2
N
16
0.1
NE
16
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
6
2
6
6
6
2
19
10
14
14
21
8
7
3
5
6
2
6
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.8
E
5
0.3
ESE
6
0.5
SE
3
1.4
E
5
2.2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
Energy kJ
1
1
28
6
4
113
659
493
337
256
233
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
Distance (km)
0
15
41
41
41
31
41
31
7
15
7
7
20
31
49
49
31
31
31
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
9
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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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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