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Fishermans Reef surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fishermans Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Reef in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 12th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | |
375 | 199 | 84 | 38 | 151 | 226 | 75 | 58 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 39 | 68 | 91 | 216 | 159 | 103 | 73 | 120 | 127 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 2:59PM2.34m | 3:34AM2.47m | 4:04PM2.40m | 4:32AM2.54m | 5:08PM2.52m | 5:28AM2.63m | 6:05PM2.66m | 6:23AM2.72m | 6:58PM2.80m | 7:16AM2.79m | 7:50PM2.90m | 8:10AM2.84m | 8:41PM2.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM0.94m | 9:26PM1.00m | 9:58AM0.86m | 10:24PM0.92m | 10:50AM0.75m | 11:20PM0.81m | 11:43AM0.63m | 00:13AM0.69m | 12:35PM0.51m | 1:06AM0.58m | 1:28PM0.41m | 1:59AM0.50m | 2:21PM0.35m | 2:53AM0.47m | |||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 11 | E 6 | E 10 | ENE 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 375 | 199 | 84 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 75 | 16 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 68 | 34 | 216 | 44 | 103 | 73 | 22 | 16 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 14 | N 14 | N 10 | N 10 | ENE 9 | N 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 12 | ENE 11 | — | NE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | E 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 30 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 28 | 39 | 3 | 91 | — | 5 | 40 | 25 | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 3 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 151 | 226 | 51 | 58 | — | 35 | — | — | 52 | — | 86 | 159 | — | — | 120 | 127 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 39 | 28 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 28 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 29 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
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The above surf forecast table for Fishermans Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans 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 (Fishermans 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).
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Fishermans Reef is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, 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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